Jason Clampet

Jason Clampet is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Skift.

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Tourism

Belgian tourism officials are really angry with the weather service

Everyone knows the right answer isn't to sue the weathermen but to play god a la Vladimir Putin and seed the clouds with cement dust in order to prevent rain.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Aer Lingus says it’s not giving in to Ryanair, bids for slots at Heathrow

Aer Lingus' action in the face of all of its problems is practically cute, but it likely won't be able to outflank Ryanair's Michael O'Leary this time.

Skift | 12 years ago

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California approves funding to build the U.S.’s first bullet train

Despite the promise of needed high-speed service in one of the U.S.'s most progressive state, even long-time pro-rail advocates are stepping away from supporting the current plan.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

The 10 best free attractions in the United States

Solid picks for a budget summer, but travelers will likely be drawn this year to places that let them find respite from the searing heat.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

President Obama recalls family vacations by bus and budget motel

Vacations can turn political very quickly, especially when both childhood experiences are so different and personal fortuns are separated by hundreds of millions of dollars (to say nothing of roof-bound dogs in kennels).

Skift | 12 years ago

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American Airlines wants to backtrack on promises made to retirees

With bankruptcy restructuring comes hard decisions, but whether or not to screw over senior citizens who dedicated decades of their lives to build your company shouldn't be one of them.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Kiwis aren’t happy with Australia’s Christchurch travel warnings

Post-earthquake damage in Christchurch is centered around the central business district rather than the areas outside of the city that attract outdoor enthusiasts and travelers on motorvan holidays

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Wealthy BRIC flyers are spending a ton of money at airport stores

Flyers are spending more, certainly, but the growth over the past four years should also be attributed to improvements across the board in the airport retail experience.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Britain’s Border Force just can’t get its act together at Heathrow

You can't fail this often for so long without really, really trying. PM David Cameron needs to beg qualified Border Force officials to return and show his team how to run things.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

People who want to fly more also want to fly greener

Airbus has used this study to promote what it says are greener measures at the aircraft builder, including new heat-capturing seats and new tail-wing designs, as well as take a dig at the EU's carbon-emissions scheme.

Skift | 12 years ago