Cambodia to preserve sites at Khmer Rouge stronghold for tourism

Cambodia to preserve Khmer Rouge sites for tourism

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said Wednesday.
Following Cabinet approval last week, the sites at Anlong Veng will be protected from destruction by … Original article on : Cambodia to preserve sites at Khmer Rouge stronghold for tourism.

10 weeks after program starts, Disney hits cap of 1 million volunteers signing up for free tix

1 million volunteers register for free Disney tix

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney reached its goal Tuesday of getting 1 million people to sign up for a day of volunteer work in exchange for a free one-day ticket to a Disney park.
Under the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program, Disney is giving a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 10 weeks after program starts, Disney hits cap of 1 million volunteers signing up for free tix.

Discount carrier AirTran offers low fares through November on some flights and some seats

AirTran launches sale for flights into November

DALLAS – AirTran Airways announced a sale Tuesday with fares as low as $44 one way, plus taxes and fees, for travel from March 19 through Nov. 16.
Several airlines matched AirTran on routes where they compete, said Tom Parsons, CEO of travel site BestFares.com.
HGe said the sale doesn’t include …. Original article  : Discount carrier AirTran offers low fares through November on some flights and some seats.

Government says US airlines improved on-time performance in January

Airline improve on-time performance
DALLAS – U.S. airlines had their best January in four years when it comes to arriving on time.

The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday that the airlines averaged a 78.7 percent on-time arrival rate in January.
Hawaiian Airlines, largely isolated from the sort of bad weather that plagues carriers on the mainland, held its …. Read the original article  : Government says US airlines improved on-time performance in January.

Pancake restaurant in Smoky Mountains resort town to celebrate 50 years with 1960 prices

Smokies pancake restaurant celebrating 50 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With the majesty of the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, the Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg has been serving locals and visitors alike for 50 years.
Located in an endless row of T-shirt shops, candy stores and hotels, it’s offered a tasty start for tourists in the resort town …. Read the original article  : Pancake restaurant in Smoky Mountains resort town to celebrate 50 years with 1960 prices.

Continental Airlines CEO says his airline will cancel flights before facing fines for delays

Continental CEO will cancel flights before fines

DALLAS – Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers.
CEO Jeff Smisek says that the airline will cancel flights that might be delayed three hours.
Under a federal rule taking effect next month, airlines can be …. Read the original article  : Continental Airlines CEO says his airline will cancel flights before facing fines for delays.