Q&A with Aly Evans, Administrative Assistant
As I plan my travel for the coming year, I’m excited about trips both across the United States and abroad. As you organize your travel plans for 2023, are you leaning toward domestic trips or international adventures? Which destination are you most excited to visit?
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Readers responded to our recent 2022 GT Tested Reader Survey awards, which recognize the top-ranked airlines, hotels and travel companies as voted by our audience. After we announced the winners, two readers shared their perspectives:
Your recent hotel rankings in Global Traveler were an enjoyable read; my husband and I appreciated the coverage. We travel frequently and prefer 4- and 5-star properties. One trend we’ve noticed lately is the growing number of hotels that welcome dogs. While pet-friendly policies are common now, there’s very little information for travelers who prefer to avoid hotels that allow pets. To be clear, we’re not speaking about service animals, but household pets.
I found only one list that highlights hotels that do not allow dogs, and I’m curious about the reasoning behind those policies. Did some hotel chains intentionally choose to exclude pets, and if so, how did that decision affect them? We’ve stopped visiting a few favorites, such as the Broadmoor, because the atmosphere has shifted toward a more pet-centric feel. We’d appreciate recommendations for properties where we can reliably avoid encountering dogs during our stay.
DORÉ MEYERS, VIA LETTER
In your GT Tested Reader Survey awards, you named Air Canada the Best Airline in North America. Yet Delta Air Lines and United Airlines also ranked among the best airlines in the world. Can you explain how these distinctions were determined?
MICHAEL SCHNARR, VIA EMAIL
Editor’s response: FXExpress Publications, Inc. clarifies that these categories were voted on separately by readers. The North American airline awards and the global airline awards are distinct, and voting pools can differ, so results may vary between categories. – Editor
FAA System Outage: How Does This Happen?
In the Jan. 11 issue of eFlyer, we covered the nationwide FAA outage that affected thousands of flights and disrupted many travelers. We asked readers whether they were impacted. One reader shared their experience:
My wife and I had been visiting family in Atlanta for an extended holiday break and were scheduled to fly home on Jan. 11. We prefer early flights so we’re not returning in the dark. At the airport, there were no visible signs of trouble, but after clearing security we noticed airport staff grouping together and discussing something we didn’t understand. Our flight was delayed repeatedly without explanation.
Eventually we learned the delays were due to an FAA outage. We were stuck at the airport for nearly three hours, but fortunately we boarded a later flight that morning and made it home without major issue. While our travel plans were only mildly affected, I can imagine the outage caused significant disruption for many other travelers.
MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ, VIA EMAIL
IN MEMORIAM TO FRANK LOV ERME
The team at FXExpress Publications, Inc. extends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Frank LoVerme, a valued Advisory Board member. We send our deepest sympathies to his family and friends and wish them peace during this difficult time.
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