Flying To Aspen

One of the problems in getting useful access to travel information on the internet is that you typically need a desktop or notebook computer. However, when traveling, internet access is problematic because most airports chage a wireless access fee of from $7.95 to $9.95 per day. If you are planning an Aspen, Colorado vacation trip or in-transit to Aspen or actually in Aspen you now have a new and better option using your Blackberry or other wireless smartphone.

Flying into Aspen can sometimes be problematic, especially in the middle of a Winter storm. Being properly equipped with the right information can help you implement "Plan B" and minimize the problem. Here is a case study of how proactive planning worked.<!--more-->My wife and I traveled to Grand Rapids, MI for Thanksgiving. On the day of our scheduled return to Aspen we checked the weather reports and noticed that there was a Winter storm warning with two feet of snow predicted.

For those of you flying on United Express to Aspen on the Canada Dash 8 turboprop, here is a look at the seating configuration:

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Here is some travel information about Denver International Airport Hotels that can be worth its weight in gold - particularly if you are in panic mode and stressed. Colorado Mountain weather can be very unpredictable. If severe weather conditions exist flights to Aspen and other mountain towns can sometimes be cancelled. So, what to do if you need a hotel for the night?