Travel channel program changes

A long game of acquisition hot potato ultimately landed the network in the hands of Discovery, Inc. How would this misfit network stake its claim in its new family? The same way your childhood best friend did: an edgy goth rebrand. As kids we were inundated by advertisements for everything under the sun: pervasive commercials for sugary drinks, cereals, and toys interspersed between cartoons designed to sell sugary drinks, cereals, and toys. While I fully admit that the original Travel Channel programs were transparent advertisements for vacation packages, they stirred up an interest in me to see the world.

Most of the items on my traveling bucket list looking at you, Atlantis Resort water slide that goes through a shark tank started as segments on The Travel Channel. Nowadays if I want to see some Xtreme roller coasters or haunted attractions, I can find infinite YouTube videos to scratch my itch. The Travel Channel actually inspired me and was helpful when I was pursuing my degree in Travel Industry Operations a little over 20 years ago.

Once Andrew Zimmern departed, lost cause…. I hate the programming now. I enjoyed Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern. I watch Josh Gates from time to time, but other than that, just not into the paranormal side that this channel has taken on. Bring me more destinations that bring me joy and tranquility. Show me trips to take in an RV, things that create good memories. Get rid of the BS. The Paranormal Chanel is what it should be called. Not much travel involved anymore.

I guarantee you some millennial punk took over as CEO or programming director. Who else could put so on much crap and ruin a once good channel? I once watched this channel quite a bit. I enjoyed the cooking shows and travel shows. I find it extremely offensive and totally disgusting. Sorry TC…you lost this once loyal viewer. I refuse to even click on your trash programming for even a nanosecond!!

I hope your channel ends up going deep into the bowels of hell which you all seem to be so deeply fascinated with!! Good day! I hate this new travel channel! I miss my bizzare foods, extreme water parks, food paradise were is everything? I had to Google to see what the heck was going on. The top shows today on the Trvl Channel are:.

As travelers, we miss seeing real travel shows. Of course, we all miss the great Anthony Bourdain with his travel and food shows. All hope is not lost, however! The shows you see on cable television today are based on one factor, and that is revenue for the network.

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Learn how your comment data is processed. Wolters World is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that is set up to help us to earn fees by linking to Amazon. Facebook Comments. I had a comfortable flight.

Good last minute exit window seat". Cathay Pacific would have trays of goodies for people to take and the attendants would bring cup noodles and water upon request. The mid flight pizza sliver was a joke. The movie choices were limited. I did not mind pledging to help with emergency exits. With boarding, they did away with the boarding groups, so whoever lined up earlier got to go on the plane, of course after the first class and business.

This all worked fine. I told my other family members to always buy the tickets for Asiana airlines. Very Friendly staff. It was comfortable, the flight attendants were attentive. Before the flight, I was moved to a better seat because I require wheelchair assistance.

Food varies widely from quite good to not good though overall much better quality than US airlines. Boarding lines were confusing". Not sure if this was due to being at the back of the plane or if the weather was bad, but it was constant and very jarring.

For a 12 hour flight this makes things extremely uncomfortable. Also the plane was a little older and the seats were hard and uncomfortable.

The in flight entertainment system was also hard to use, unresponsive touch screen and strange little remote. Additionally we sat on the tarmac for an hour waiting for flight documentation. This not only caused us to miss our bus once we arrived at our final destination, but also added another hour to an already very long flight.

The captain was not very forthcoming with information about the delay. Overall the experience was unpleasant and I don't look forward to having to repeat it. The crew was very polite and gave me thorough instructions for transporting my cats.

Because of this, I had to put my cat in the overhead bin during takeoff. This gave me and my cat a lot of stress, although they let me take her out during the landing. Also I thought the airline would open much earlier than my flight so that I could ensure the safe transfer of my pet-in-cargo. I was on a united flight to sf. Fly asiana! I also asked upon check in and was told it takes 2 days at least to request a veggie meal. This is really pathetic considering I'm flying from a part of the world that has a high Buddhist population.

Crew was friendly and attentive. Both were presented exquisitely and put US carriers to shame. The seats were definitely feeling their age, with the bulkhead seat's entertainment system a bit of a beast to get folder out from under the seat.

Would flight again". It arrived after , boarding was suppose to be at but by the time I was able to get on the rail to the main station it was Luckly a crew member had a sign and was calling out "HCMC". Luckily I am in good shape because we ran through the airport to the next connection as they were getting ready to close the plane doors. Need to have someone walk and time, the time of arrival from Seattle into Korea, onto the rail, to the main station and distance to gate You may very well miss your flight.

I have nothing negative to say about the Cabin crew service or food. This is no way a reflection on the crew and airline service. I would recommend an upgrade to business class if you do not like to sit next to inexperienced travelers who have no etiquette or regard for safety procedures and during takoff and landing.

Sometimes not even get up to allow you room to go to the lavatory. Efficient like all the other flights with them. An outstanding budget airline! And two screaming babies two rows ahead. Everything could be better". Transit security screening was backed up and no priority lanes were available for tight connections.

Staff did not care about short connections and told me to just stay on line. Departure on aircraft was delayed, allowing me to make connection though delay was of listed on boards.

I stressed and ran through the airport after clearing security for no reason if I had know the departure was delayed. I got the e-ticket from you after buying the ticket by my credit card but a miniute later I got the other email from you regarding Thai airline did not process my flight so you recommended me to buy another ticket.

So I bought another ticket. Today I found out in my credit card invoice there is a payment to charge for the first flight. Please cancel it before my money going out. I have all emails and documents regarding this issue. Please contact me with my email mseo mdis.

Mikyoung Seo". Everything went smoothly. Food is like a roll stuffed with chicken and sauce. Really good actually. Kinda like a mini chicken bake from Costco They also have arcade games and a remote". Amazing to see how such a large bird can leap daintily into the sky without any effort. Wonderful decor. Very pleasant and attentive flight crew.

On the plus side, had empty seats all around. Nobody tried to wake me up during the flight as sometimes happens on other airlines. Very annoying and slows down everyone boarding. Better then some flight from Thai Airways.

Screen is small and very poor quality. The seat is also looked old. Service is below standard. I got my drink after I finish the meal. The flight attendants never come back before collecting the tray. Boarding can be improve a bit. We requested few times and they wouldnt allow. Comfort- it was very hot, as temperature control is activated by staff; I asked staff to turn on air conditioning in my area as it was very hot and stuffy, but it was still hot and fairly uncomfortable.

Time trying to get out of BKK was longer than the flight. Crew was not helpful or informative. Was not compensated for delays at all, missed wedding functions!!

I am hot natured and have noticed that a lot of Asian airlines do not have this feature. The flight crew was very good. And the head rests are as flat and hard as rocks. They need to be changed. It is evident that the in-flight crew preferred conversing with passengers who could speak Thai. Seats were cramped and not enough leg-room. They lacked flavor and were not properly cooked. In-flight entertainment options was old and in-seat monitors were small. I had to clear customs, collect my luggage, check my luggage back in and go back through security.

I only made my next flight because I walked to the front of the line and cut in front of about 20 people. It was very stressful.

Meal OK. Drinks were plentiful! Everything are world class. Worth to pay for this airline". I absolutely value the priority on safety, but the 4 hour addition to my already long trip was painful. Comfy colorful seats, nice staff. Only lamb and fish available. Tried lamb but awful taste, so nothing eaten.

Cabin was fairly empty at the back of the A, so lots of space to stretch out. Frequent food and beverage service. I bought from you air tickets with Scoot airlines from H.

K to Singapore on 30 December and back to H. K on the 3 January. K airport to check in with scoot airlines they said to me that I can't go to Singapore because my passport expired on 2 of June and it's less than 6 months if I want to go to Singapore I need to have in my passport more than 6months.

Food service was poor and not well organized". The old exonomy seat is terrible. Service was not attentive. Entertainment system was not responsive. CX is definitely going downhill. Great pilot". Had to wait!! No coffee, tea or water offered. Flight from manila to hongkong was late. We arrived hongkong and was informed that our flight has been rebooked even though we can see that the plane was still there and staffs are still at the gate.

We were transferred to a layover flight from HongKong to Aussie then Aussie to Auckland instead of going straight. Seats was set far apart with no competitions at all. Sorry is not enough for this big hassle. A good flight overall".

No Lounge access possible and no food vaucher offered. I had to ask to even get a small food vaucher. I traveled with my 4 year old son on this trip. Excellent service, high quality food options and flight amenities. I really enjoyed the food as did my son. My son left his backpack behind on the first leg and the airline staff retreived it and delivered it to the lounge in less than 15 minutes. I was astounded and had almost given up on seeing the bag again, given my experience with other airlines in the past.

This is going to be airline of choice for future trips! I understand that there could be unexpected problems. But please do not say that due to 'operational reasons'.

Sounds like BS. Tell us he actual reason.