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It's hard to spot exactly where over-confidence tips over to into over-compensating, but American seems to be right at that point.

From its labor contracts to airplane redecorating, Horton's talk and action recently is focused entirely on projecting an image of an airline that's ready to go it alone.

This Hilton "research" is their own PR, but the larger point stands: the presence of a quality spa offering with reliable availability can create a halo effect for the entire property.

Fuel surcharges are the most egregious on international flights where, the study shows, airlines have been relying upon them to cut out tiny profit margins owed to travel agents.

Aer Lingus doesn't have much to offer potential saviors -- no majority stake, no willingness to cede control. And it's choosing the wrong fear tactic to warn consumers about the take-over; when was the last time Ryanair raised fares? Fees, yes, but fares?

Not only does unlimited vacation work in some workplaces, but it often must me matched with a cash payment to get employees to actually leave the office.

Could benefit not just Chicago but other larger U.S. cities as well, an effort that could surely use backing from non-Chicagoans as well.

Destinations like Kefalonia built themselves into places they thought others wanted them to be rather than focusing on what was best for them. The only future that offers is if they can keep finding wealthy visitors who like the same things too.

Florida and California demonstrate that being (geographically) tall and thin does equal luxury and collectively take up seven of the top ten slots.

American's desire to stay independent received a boost today as bankruptcy judge said that AMR could have a little more time to get itself into shape before it would be forced to present its reorganization plan.