How Important is Wi-Fi When Flying?
This article reminded me of the recent Wi-Fi survey sponsored by Honeywell. In their second annual survey, Honeywell tells us that about two-thirds of passengers look for Wi-Fi…
Current Affairs
A Do Not Board List? Who Knew?
Most travelers have heard of the Do Not Fly list maintained by TSA. In fact the information is so public today, you can see who is on the…
New Hoops for Uber and Lyft in Orlando
The Orlando taxi companies, as well as local government, have developed a lot of angst with Uber and Lyft in a very brief period of time. City leaders…
Will the Ebola Scare Affect Corporate Travel?
Ebola is still the news of the day but what impact will it have on corporate travel? The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) surveyed 421 corporate travel managers…
Airbnb Under Pressure in New York
Controversy is nothing new to Airbnb. As I discussed before, the alternative hotel startup had to deal with a nasty incident in California. Now comes New York City…
Ban Travel To/From Africa? Not So Fast
Ebola is nasty stuff and certainly has the potential to be an extremely deadly worldwide disease. But as I said here, it is not thought to be an…
Safe to Check Bags with a Hotel Bellhop? Think Again
It is very common for guests to check out of a hotel but leave their bags with a front desk clerk or bellhop while the travelers spend additional time…
Mars: The Ultimate Travel Destination?
We often talk about our travels on BoardingArea but they are so – Earthly. There are many wonderful things to see on our own planet but for out…
The President and Travel Security
Few people travel as much as the President of the United States. It is just part of his job as he visits domestic cities and foreign dignitaries all…
The End of Credit Cards for Travel?
Okay sure, credit cards are necessary today when traveling. And slowly, major U.S. merchants and credit card banks are switching over to the chip-and-signature cards that are safer…
