William O'Connor

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Southwest Ends Its Open Boarding Policy, Adds First-ever Overnight Flights

Jul 25, 2024 | flipboard.com | William O'Connor

Flight attendant shows why your answer is very important when they say ‘hello’ as you get on planeWhen you board a plane, you'll likely come across a flight attendant saying hello to everyone in succession. Of course, you're going to want to say …
Southwest Ends Its Open Boarding Policy, Adds First-ever Overnight Flights

Jul 25, 2024 | travelandleisure.com | William O'Connor

NewsOvernight flights on Southwest will begin in February 2025. Photo: Ashlee D. Smith/Courtesy of Southwest Airlines It’s been whispered about for months, but now it’s official. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is doing away with one of its signature policies — open seating.
Southwest Ends Its Open Boarding Policy, Adds First-ever Overnight Flights

Jul 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | William O'Connor

Overnight flights on Southwest will begin in February 2025. Ashlee D. Smith/Courtesy of Southwest AirlinesIt’s been whispered about for months, but now it’s official. After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is doing away with one of its signature policies — open seating.
The smarter way to spend $1,000 a night on a hotel room

Jul 15, 2024 | gmtoday.com | William O'Connor

If you’ve planned a vacation of late, you’ll have no trouble believing the eye-watering figure from Virtuoso—a consortia of some 20,000 luxury travel agents—that luxury hotels are 85% more expensive this summer than they were in 2019. In Paris alone, prices have gone stratospheric, up 300 percent over last summer’s rates, as hoteliers try to capitalize on the Olympic Games.
The smarter way to spend $1,000 a night on a hotel room

Jul 14, 2024 | thebrunswicknews.com | William O'Connor

If you've planned a vacation of late, you'll have no trouble believing the eye-watering figure from Virtuoso-a consortia of some 20,000 luxury travel agents-that luxury hotels are 85% more expensive this summer than they were in 2019. In Paris alone, prices have gone stratospheric, up 300 percent over last summer's rates, as hoteliers try to capitalize on the Olympic Games.
The smarter way to spend $1,000 a night on a hotel room

Jul 14, 2024 | charlotteobserver.com | William O'Connor

If you've planned a vacation of late, you'll have no trouble believing the eye-watering figure from Virtuoso-a consortia of some 20,000 luxury travel agents-that luxury hotels are 85% more expensive this summer than they were in 2019. In Paris alone, prices have gone stratospheric, up 300 percent over last summer's rates, as hoteliers try to capitalize on the Olympic Games.
The Smarter Way to Spend $1,000 a Night on a Hotel Room

Jul 1, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | William O'Connor

(Bloomberg) -- If you’ve planned a vacation of late, you’ll have no trouble believing the eye-watering figure from Virtuoso—a consortia of some 20,000 luxury travel agents—that luxury hotels are 85% more expensive this summer than they were in 2019. In Paris alone, prices have gone stratospheric, up 300 percent over last summer’s rates, as hoteliers try to capitalize on the Olympic Games.
Sherborne vs Fenetic vs HSL: which riser recliner chair should you buy?

Jun 13, 2024 | which.co.uk | William O'Connor

Fenetic, Sherborne and HSL are the most popular riser recliner chair brands. We've tested 14 chairs from these three manufacturers, ranging in price from £845 up to £2,000. See how key riser recliner chairs from each brand compare in terms of comfort and how easy they are to use, and find out our top five things to consider to help you figure out which riser recliner chair to invest in.
Best high capacity power banks: portable chargers for laptops, tablets and more - Which? News

Apr 11, 2024 | which.co.uk | William O'Connor

You may think of power banks as the last line of defence for charging your phone when you’re out and about. Whether you’re on a long hike or enjoying a festival - they can be a bulwark against being left digitally marooned. Bigger power banks (anything with a claimed capacity of 15,000 mAh or more) may not be as portable as their smaller counterparts - but can charge a smartphone from empty to full four times on average.
Best red wines: supermarket reds that impressed - Which?

Nov 17, 2023 | which.co.uk | William O'Connor

Our independent wine taste tests uncover the best red wines you can buy from the big supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Tesco and Waitrose. We asked a panel of wine experts to blind-taste and rate a selection of supermarket red wines. We’ve found brilliant bottles to suit every occasion, including some great cheaper options that impressed our experts.