When Will TSA Allow the Packing of Pistoles?
TSA Administrator John Pistole finally appeared on Capitol Hill to defend his new policy allowing knives and other items on planes effective April 25, 2013. Needless to say, it…
Tourism: What Do Iceland and Bolivia Have in Common?
According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, both of these countries are #1, however for very opposite reasons. Iceland is rated the friendliest country to…
Is Doug Parker the Best Choice to Operate the US/AA Merger?
The US/AA merger has been inevitable, just as selecting US Air CEO Doug Parker to lead it. A bit surprising to me, there is some uproar on the…
My Inaugural Stay at Aloft Hotel
This week I stayed at an Aloft hotel in the Houston Galleria area. I have been a frequent Starwood guest at their other properties such as St. Regis,…
Are Delta’s Systemwide Upgrades Still Worth It Or is this Just Wishin’ and Hopin’?
Last week, Delta Air Lines (DL) made some lasting changes to their international use of Systemwide Upgrades (SWU). These are upgrade certificates that their Platinum and Diamond Medallion…
Go-Go’s Spring Break 2-Pack for $20
GoGo is having a sale on its inflight wifi! Two all-day passes for $20. The normal price is $14.00 for an all-day pass so this saves 28%. Buy…
Travel Goods Show 2013 – What’s Hot! (Part 3 of 3)
This is the final installment featuring hot products from this year’s TGA Travel Goods Show. You can see the other products that were presented in Part 1 and in…
TSA PreCheck is Expanding
The TSA PreCheck Program currently allows certain elite status passengers and members of Global Entry or related programs to participate in an expedited security procedure. The time savings…
Travel Goods Show 2013 – What’s Hot! (Part 2 of 3)
The 2013 Travel Goods Show just wrapped up, and yesterday we brought you our first look at some of this year’s hottest products. Today, we look at a…
Travel Goods Show 2013 – What’s Hot! (Part 1 of 3)
The recent annual trade-only 2013 TGA Travel Good Show was held once again in Las Vegas. For many exhibitors, this is the place to present new products as…
