Travel Stories and News for 5/12/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 5/12/2009

SFO wants to take a flier on pod-style hotel
Veteran air travelers know that it’s tough enough to catch a few winks in a cramped economy-class seat, let alone a rigid chair in an airport. But weary travelers flying through San Francisco International Airport will soon be able to buy themselves a more comfortable resting place.

American Airlines begins allowing one-way award flights – USATODAY.com
Beginning Monday, American Airlines’ frequent fliers will be able to book one-way award flights — for half the miles required to book a round-trip ticket. The change gives the more than 60 million AAdvantage program members flexible booking options not previously available to them nor available now to members of frequent-flier programs run by big rival airlines.

Southwest Airlines Has Its Own Captain Kirk–Make That Three! | Nuts About Southwest
If you’ve ever flown Southwest Airlines, you know our Flight Crews like to joke around. They rap, they sing, they dance. So when one of our Pilots introduces himself as “Captain Kirk,” most people give a little chuckle. Little do they know we actually have three Captain Kirks in the Southwest Family–Captain David Kirk, Captain Steve Kirk, and Captain Scott Kirk.

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