The Sphere in Las Vegas

Out in Las Vegas this week and being entertained by The Sphere which opens in September.

Airlines Ranked by Twitter Complaints

Keyboard complaints.
 
Social media, specifically Twitter, has become a platform for consumer complaints.  After months of airline issues, including flight cancellations, delays, staff shortages, and baggage mishandled, it seems travelers have plenty to complain about.

InsureMyTrip analyzed more than 4,000 tweets over a two-week period, to discover which of the nine largest airlines received the most negative mentions.   

For the second year in a row, Frontier Airlines has the highest proportions of poor reviews, with more than 60% of its Twitter mentions containing a negative sentiment.

American Airlines and Spirit Airlines follow closely with 59% of negative mentions. Specifically American Airlines was the worst performer for mishandled bags.  While Spirit Airlines received the highest negative tweet score for ‘customer service.’

Delta Airlines and JetBlue Airlines complete the top five worst performing airlines for negative tweets with 52% respectively.

“Issues at the airport dominated the news this summer, so this study can be an important one for those planning to travel over the holidays,” says InsureMyTrip Director of Marketing Sarah Webber.  “The hope is this study will help travelers choose the right airline for them – knowing in advance what they may be getting themselves into.”

Kindle Pick of the Week: 100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die

One of the great parts of our country.

100 Things to Do in the North Georgia Mountains Before You Die published by Reedy Press. Comprised of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cohutta Mountains, the North Georgia Mountains attract thousands of visitors every year. They come for the abundant opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation at the area’s Georgia State Parks, explore thriving small mountain communities, and take in scenic mountain views that look almost too perfect to be real.

Karon Warren helps you make the most of your visit with a personal touch that will make planning your trip easy and fun. With so much to choose from, every visit to the North Georgia Mountains will be more memorable than the last.

Karon Warren is a long-time journalist, who became a resident of the North Georgia Mountains more than 20 years ago. Her freelance work has appeared in AAA Carolinas’ GO magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today 10Best, GEORGIA Magazine, North Georgia Living, Georgia Connector, and other publications. Karon is a member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors and the American Society of Business Publication Editors. Follow her on Instagram at @karonwarren and share your North Georgia Mountains adventures using #100ThingsNGAMtns.

Read this and you'll have to visit North Georgia.

Tips to Safely Transport Your Tree

It’s best to transport the tree on top of a vehicle equipped with a roof rack, but a pickup truck, SUV, van or minivan can work just as well.

Come prepared – bring strong rope or nylon ratchet straps, an old blanket and gloves.

Wrap & Cover It – once you’ve found the perfect tree, have the lot wrap it in netting before loading it. Loose branches can also be secured with rope or twine to help protect the tree from damage.

Protect your vehicle – before loading the tree, cover the roof with an old blanket to prevent scratches to the paint and protect the car from any damage.

Trunk First – place the tree on the roof rack or in the bed of the truck with the tree trunk facing the front of the car. If the vehicle does not have a roof rack and is large enough – place the tree inside.

Secure It – tie down the tree at its bottom, center and top using strong rope or nylon ratchet straps. Avoid using the nylon offered by many tree lots. Use fixed vehicle tie-down points and loop the rope or strap around the tree trunk above a branch to prevent any side-to-side or front-to-rear movement

Tug Test – once tied down, give the tree several strong tugs from various angles to make sure it is secured in place and will not come loose.

Nice & Easy – drive slowly and take back roads if possible. Higher speeds can create significant airflow that can damage your tree or challenge even the best tie-down methods.

Kindle Pick of the Week: Georgia Off the Beaten Path

A great pick!

A lot to see and do in Georgia.

The essential source of information about the sights and sites travelers and locals want to see and experience--if only they knew about them! From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, these guides take the reader down the road less traveled.