Saddle-like airline seats? No way!

"The new airplane seat, to be unveiled next week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas conference in Long Beach, would give passengers an experience akin to riding horseback.

They'd sit at an angle with no more than 23 inches between their perch and the seat in front of them — a design that could appeal to low-cost airlines that have floated the idea of offering passengers standing-room tickets on short flights."

Read the full article...

Travel blogging from the other side

I just discovered a very cool blog called ConfessInns: The Inkeeper Chronicles

The profile states:

"You are cordially invited to learn what really goes on behind the scenes of your ‘perfect stay’ and how a hotel really works. Meet the ever changing cast of characters that frequent The Inn, get to know their stories and pick-up some secret travel tips you won’t get from the friendly concierge… or anyone else."

The stories are well-written and very entertaining. And it's a nice reminder that when you stay at a hotel, you are dealing with real people who have to put up with your incessant demand for towels, your bizarre wake-up call times, and your dirty sheets. These folks aren't, like you, on vacation. My motto is be polite, tip well, and mind that karmic bank account.

--Diane

What does this have to do with travel, you ask...

Check out this site, which is really funny:

http://www.pomegranatephone.com/

I don't want to spoil the surprise, so I'll post my commentary behind the cut...

Just when I thought flying couldn't get less pleasant...

Airline considers fee for lavatory use.

Doesn't it seem like that should be terribly illegal?