Category: Travel

  • Free travel to Chicago is a nice idea

    Discounts in the form of early bird and other reduced-price options are common devices used by conference organizers to stimulate sign-ups for their events. Here’s a tactic that’s a new one to me – sign up for a conference and…

  • The future of air travel from Air France-KLM

    I’m a big fan of ‘DIY trip management’ when I fly anywhere – if the airline offers online check-in and that I can print out my own boarding pass, then I’ll use that service. Some airlines offer this wherever you…

  • The finger from Ryanair

    This is either another indicator of organizational arrogance, or a sign that some very odd people work at the company, but take a look at what’s happening with Ryanair. Either way, it’s a huge public relations cock-up. If you’re a…

  • Unfiltered Branson

    Sir Richard Branson isn’t just a guy with a beard and a penchant for sweaters, balloons and boat racing. He’s also the man behind one of the most successful brands in the world: Virgin. So starts the bio page that…

  • Virgin exuberance

    This ad spot for airline Virgin Atlantic is currently running on TV in the UK: It’s one of the best ads I’ve seen for a long time, one that grabs your attention and keeps it. Once you start watching, you’re…