No More Taking Off Your Shoes at Security …
… if you’re age 12 and under AND if you’re traveling through one of six airports, that is. TSA launched a pilot program earlier this month where kids age 12…
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More Tweeting Than Loyalty Programs Amongst Airlines
There are now 191 airlines on Twitter, while only 179 airlines have loyalty programs according to Travel Daily News. Though the Pareto Principle applies here, as it does…
I Got Scanned by TSA on a Day When Radiation Overdose was Reported
This morning at Orlando International Airport TSA gave me the finger — that come hither finger (no, not that other finger signal!) signaling that I was selected to…
New Airplane Boarding Procedures Could Be In Your Future
This Wall Street Journal article focuses on American Airlines’ efforts to speed up the boarding process. In a two year study, the airline found that randomizing boarding can actually…
There Must Be a Better Way . . . To Get Your Luggage into the Airport Bathroom Stall
The typical size of an airport bathroom stall is 3 1/2′ by 5′, of which more than half is taken up by the toilet. Most have doors that…
Be Rid of Those Extra Bags of Travel!
When you travel, do you ever end up with more bags upon arrival than you left with? Yes, those are the ‘bags’ under your eyes! Here’s an easy…
A Wake-Up Call on Steroids
If you’re like me and travel a lot, you could sometimes use a friendly reminder. Send out that report before 5 PM, get to the gym before dinner,…
Tips for Air Travel with Pets
The decision to travel with pets is one that should take into consideration the various airline rules and regulations for pet travel. There are also certain basic tips…
Top Tips for Shopping Worldwide
One of the greatest pleasures for many travelers is shopping. It’s fun to see the different products that are available in each destination and to compare prices on…
National Car Rental’s Pearls of Travel Wisdom
I will be blogging on National Car Rental’s Facebook Page for the next couple of weeks. Posts from Pearls of Travel Wisdom will appear as part of National’s…
