Will Hometown Heroes Kimpton and Alaska Air Make Good?
We all root for hometown heroes but when they spread their wings and leave the nest, we wonder if they’re getting too big for their britches. Seattle’s Alaska Airlines and San Francisco’s Kimpton Hotel Group are two local stars that have gone national. In their quest for growth in tough times, have they made the quantum leap or lost their luster? August 8: The Legroom Space Race Here’s the pitch on seat pitch in coach: Your personal comfort and legroom on a particular airline vary by aircraft–and even by the row you’re flying on any specific flight. Here are all the details on where–and how–to get the most room in coach. July 25: Who’ll Help Us When We Hunker Down? Most business travelers don’t travel in sultanesque splendor anymore. So now is the time for hard-pressed airlines, hotels, car-rental firms and restaurants to court their loyalists with hospitality. After all, don’t strangers sharing a foxhole supposedly stay buddies for life? July 11: The Best Perk? More Room in Coach o
