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Would You Sail On 100-Day (And Night) Cruise?


According to industry reports, more and more people are signing on for long cruises of from 30 to 100 days and beyond. It seems some vacationers, including retirees, have so much time (and money) on their hands, they can indulge in such luxuries.

The adventurous can sign on for what could seem as long as a Navy enlistment. However, except for lifeboat drills, it will all be for fun. No such all-hands assignments as swabbing the deck, standing dog watch or mess duty in the scullery.

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Airlines Squeeze In More Passengers Seats PDF Print E-mail


According to The Boston Globe, an oft-told story is happening again. In their efforts to boost revenue, some airlines are redesigning their cabins to fit in even more seats. The results are, particularly in the tourist class areas, less space and more discomfort.

Our favorite airline, Southwest, may be the most ambitious to have their passenger sections imitating sardine cans. The Globe reports that SW cabins now have six more rows of seats than previous arrangements.

SW’s announcement claims adding of the new rows was because new seat designs of thinner, lighter materials actually make them more comfortable. Yeah, sure, says this frequent SW flying sardine.

 
 
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