Author Archives: Rebecca Shirling

OAG Releases FlightTimes App

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

PRNewswire posted this release from OAG about its new smartphone app FlightTimes. The app allows iPhone, BlackBerry and Android users to track flights from over 1000 airlines and 4000 airports. This press release is not newsworthy because even though it is a breakthrough … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Get Bumped

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

An article by the New York Times gave some tips on how to avoid getting bumped.  In order to ensure a full flight, airlines intentionally overbook flights.  The article said, “Last year, out of 595 million passengers, about 681,100 were … Continue reading →

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BGSU Students’ Destination Opinions

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

When BGSU students were asked were they would like to travel if money were no concern, a variety of answers were given. European countries were frequently mentioned. Chemistry major Rosalyn Washam, 19, from Salem, Ohio, said, “I’ve been to Europe … Continue reading →

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17-month-old Shut in Overhead Compartment on Flight

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

In an article by the Herald Sun, Natalie Williamson tells how her 17-month-old son, Riley, was shut in an overhead compartment by a Virgin Blue flight attendant. Virgin claims, “Ms Williamson’s husband was playing a peek-a-boo game with Riley involving … Continue reading →

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Cruise Line Bargins

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

An article recently published by the New York Times offers different ways to find bargins on cruise line prices.  The article says to get the best deals, travelers must act quickly because many lines have seasonal promotions ending soon.  The author, Michelle … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices on the Rise

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

An article posted on Feb. 7 by CNN explained that gas prices are slowly rising, following crude oil prices.  According to Trilby Lundberg, publisher of the Lundberg Survey, this is because demand is “still weak and a glut of refined … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Tourism: “The Damage is Done”

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

With all of the governmental chaos Egypt is currently experiencing, hotel proprietors are feeling the impact on the tourism industry. An article by USA Today states that just one week into the chaos, the industry is already “37% below the comparable period … Continue reading →

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Europe Tourism Discounts

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

A recent article by the New York Times, informed readers of some phenomenal travel and attraction deals in Europe.  “Europe’s Economic Trouble Offer Opportunities to Tourists,” published on Jan. 29, listed some of the best travel, hotel, and tourist attraction deals in Ireland, Portugal, … Continue reading →

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About Me

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Rebecca Shirling

My name is Rebecca Shirling.  I am a sophomore at Bowling Green State University majoring in Journalism.  My specialization is Public Relations, but I have not yet decided my minor.  My dream job would be becoming a publicist for a national … Continue reading →

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