The Lowfares Travel News Daily

Extra! Extra! Welcome to the Lowfares Travel News Daily. Each day, we will update you with a recap of all the previous day's top travel stories. Curious whether airfare prices will be dropping in the future? Unusual weather conditions around the world? Mergers and acquisitions within the travel industry? If so, then you should be reading the Daily!




Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 - Airport amenities exist
I know it’s a little early to be saying this, but so far, 2008 has been a good year for travel—especially for frequent travelers ... Read More

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 - Chic cafés make their way into your hotel lobby
The hotel lobby has a new bar—appetizers and a lounge chair too. When did this happen? Major hotels are competing to create hip and trendy scenes in their lobbies to build a lounge like, Euro feel ... Read More

Thursday, January 17th, 2008 - JFK baggage handlers accused of stealing jewelry
Two baggage handlers at JFK airport were charged with stealing more than $250,000 worth of jewelry and diamonds ... Read More

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 - New York hits record-high tourism
A record-high number of tourists visited the Big Apple last year, mostly because of the declining dollar. International travelers numbered at about 8.5 million, up 17 percent from the previous year and spent an estimated $28 billion ... Read More

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 - Much loved pastrami deli reopens in New York
Pastrami lovers everywhere were utterly sad to see the highly regarded 2nd Ave Deli shut down almost two years ago. Though at a different location; still in the NYC and the steamed beef never tasted so good ... Read More

Monday, January 7th, 2008 - Explore Catalina Island--now
22 miles away from Los Angeles, you can find the sandy shores of Catalina Island ... Read More

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 - Travel Predictions for 2008
Travel experts have some interesting predictions for the new year. Here are a few; let's hope that only some hold true ... Read More

Friday, January 4th, 2008 - Jellyfish attack Brazil
An army of jellyfish stung around 300 swimmers in a southeastern beach city in Brazil. The swimmers were attempting to cool off from the city heat wave ... Read More

Friday, January 18th, 2008 - Get ready for the biggest party of all, Mardi Gras
As New Orleans strives to rebuild its spirited city after Hurricane Katrina, revelers nationwide flock and find every reason to celebrate the best party of all, Mardi Gras ... Read More

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 - 2007: One of the safest years in aviation
2007 was one of the safest years in aviation history, with the lowest number of crashes in 44 years ... Read More

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 - Travel insurance, think about it
Before 9/11, about one in ten Americans insured their trips. Now, about one-third of all vacations are insured. That’s great news for insurers as they rake in about $1 billion in revenues annually. This past year, the U.S ... Read More

Thursday, January 10th, 2008 - Mammoth reaches premier status
Mammoth Mountain is one of North America’s most-visited and largest ski and snowboard destinations. It finally became a true destination resort last month when the Westin Monache opened at the base of the mountain in Mammoth Lakes ... Read More

Friday, January 25th, 2008 - Fire on The Strip
A fire on the rooftop of the Monte Carlo hotel-casino in Las Vegas occurred today around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported and firefighters swiftly contained the blaze. The fire spread from the top center of the building across the roof ... Read More

Thursday, January 24th, 2008 - American providing flight status on cell phones
American Airlines said that it has recently upgraded its mobile web site to allow customers to check in for flights and view itineraries on web-enabled cell phones ... Read More

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 - Ever wanted to see the Northern Lights
The aurora borealis, aka the Northern Lights, is in season right now and it is the best time to see one of nature’s most beautiful displays gleaming in the sky. You’re in for a pretty ambitious trek if you decide to ... Read More

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 - How to stay fit when traveling
It's the beginning of a new year, and I have this huge feeling it's going to be good. Like millions of others in this world, the first on your list of resolutions, is of course, you guessed it, workout more ... Read More

Friday, January 4th, 2008 - TSA screening facial behaviors
Transportation Security Administration screeners are learning how to read certain facial expressions associated with possible terrorist intent. Ridiculous as it may sound, if your face slips into one of these categories, you could be taken aside ... Read More

Monday, January 14th, 2008 - Airline lost and found
Losing something on an airplane sucks. Not only have you lost something personal and valuable, you know in your heart of hearts that it's going to take a lot of effort and time to get it back ... Read More

Friday, January 18th, 2008 - Michelangelo’s David is on the move
Michelangelo’s valiant David could be moving after 135 years in the museum that was essentially designed to showcase the masterpiece ... Read More

Friday, January 11th, 2008 - Passport alternatives when traveling to Canada and Mexico
The State Department said it will start accepting applications on February 1 for passport cards as a substitute passport for Americans traveling to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. These wallet sized cards will become available this spring to U.S ... Read More

Monday, January 28th, 2008 - Round-trip fares up 40 dollars
United Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways hiked up their fuel surcharges from $20 to a whopping $40 for domestic round-trip tickets over the weekend ... Read More

Monday, January 7th, 2008 - Bed and Breakfasts, condos shutting down in Maui
Who doesn’t love trading in winter snow and chill for the beaches of Maui? Many repeat visitors enjoy the privacy and quiet Maui has to offer, however, starting this week lodging in such areas will significantly decrease ... Read More

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 - Phoenix excited for Super Bowl visitors
The last time Phoenix hosted the Super Bowl was back in 1996. Phoenix has changed a lot since then and can’t wait to show off its new digs for the NFL’s biggest game ... Read More

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 - State Department approves new passport technology
For those traveling from America to Mexico, Bermuda, Canada and the Caribbean, passport cards will be enabled so that your information on the card can be read from a distance ... Read More

Friday, January 11th, 2008 - What you should know about airline food
Airlines are attempting to improve their in-flight food and have recently unveiled some mouth-watering and appetizing menus ... Read More

Monday, January 7th, 2008 - Atlantic City gets an extreme makeover
There’s a revenue downturn in Atlantic City, luckily the city has come up with a surefire way that sounds promising to say the least ... Read More

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 - Chocolate hotel room available in New York City
Manhattan revealed an all-chocolate room today. One would call it a pre-Valentine’s Day creation finished with furniture, candles even artwork made of the goodness that is chocolate ... Read More

Friday, January 25th, 2008 - Stretch your dollar in the land of euro
The dollar is plummeting, the Euro now costs $1.50, what the….Unfortunately, don’t hold your breath if you expect the dollar to recover anytime soon, simply put, we’re not as wealthy as we once were ... Read More

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 - The U.S. dollar denied
The future is looking grim for the U.S. dollar—well in India anyway. The tourism minister of India said today that the dollar will not be accepted at the Taj Mahal and other tourist sites ... Read More

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 - Easy-to-reach ski resorts
Usually visiting a ski resort involves a long, arduous trek to the big mountain. Lucky for you, we gathered a list to five snowboarding havens just minutes away from the airport. Read, take notes, and enjoy the slopes ... Read More