Data Mining: Are Airlines Going Too Far?
It was reported a while ago on FlyerTalk that Delta Air Lines was collecting personal information about their passengers. Some commenters objected to the airline policy, saying it…
Update: Those Phony US Airlines Letters
A few months ago I wrote about these letters that most of us have received in the mail. You know, the ones that tell you about earning free travel…
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World of Chocolate Museum Giveaway
Museums are a fun and interesting part of travel and I just learned of a museum in Orlando that sounds like it would be a great time – the…
Travel Tip: Business Card Recovery
“Whoever left their iPad at the TSA Checkpoint in Terminal C, please return to identity and claim it” was announced over the airport loudspeaker as I walked to…
Weekly Link Roundup
Short and sweet, here is a roundup of this week’s links to news and resources to help enhance your travels: Productivity Many of us live on Google and…
All the Glamour of Business Travel
I was talking with a girl in her 20’s, just out of college and in her first real job. When she heard that I lived elsewhere and not…
TSA Security Check Expansion or Invasion?
Before you even get to the airport, the TSA could be checking your employment history, past travel itineraries, or even your car registration. The New York Times is…
Ignore “The Look” and Try the Hilton Houston Southwest
Every time I mention where I’m staying to a local Houstonite, I get “the look.” The look that says “Why are you staying in that area?” “The look”…
Now Here’s a Fun Safety Video! By Air New Zealand
I have seen many a flight attendant perturbed at the lack of attention by passengers to the in-flight safety video. Flying almost every week, I really do try…
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One Simple Tip for Your Next Taxi Ride
If you leave an item behind on an airplane, you have your flight number to refer back to. If you leave an item in a rental car, you…
