Travel Weekly senior editor Michael Milligan has made a glossary of some of the key security programs.
Archive for February, 2008
Confused About All The New Travel Security Programs?
Posted in News Articles on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
US Airways & United Implement a $25 Charge For Second Bag Checked
Posted in News Articles on February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
In an effort to offset higher fuel costs, US airways and United are planning to charge $25 for the second bag checked by coach class. For more information read the article in Travel Weekly.
The TSA Initiates Program To Expedite Travelers Through Security Checks
Posted in Travel Tips on February 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Transportation Security Administration and private industry developed the Registered Traveler (RT) program to provide Expedited Security Screening for passengers who volunteer to undergo a TSA-conducted security threat assessment (STA) in order to confirm that they do not pose or are not suspected of posing a threat to transportation or national security. The benefits to [...]
SimpliFLY Your Carry-ons at the Airport
Posted in Travel Tips on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The TSA(Transportation Security Administration)/US Department of Homeland Security would like to help you get through security checkpoints quickly and have a safe flight. The idea is to pack and dress smart to FLY through Airport Screening. Pack simply to FLY through Security.
A Slowing Economy Highlights the Importance of Travel Insurance
Posted in News Articles on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Having travel insurance can protect you from monetary losses that you may not be able to cover. What you get with travel insurance…
1. Trip Cost Protection (refund if you can’t make trip)
2. Financial Default / Banckruptcy ( refund if travel providers goes belly up)
3. Travel Delays / Missed Connections (pays costs of additional travel purchase
and [...]
How to obtain a Visa
Posted in Travel Tips on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
If you are traveling to a foriegn country you may need to obtain a Visa from that country. To obtain information about obtaining that visa go to US Department of State.
How to get a Passport
Posted in Travel Tips on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you will be traveling outside the US in the near future you must have a valid Passport. Even short day trips into Canada or Mexico now require you to have a passport. The normal time to obtain a passport is between 4-6 weeks. This proccessing time can be cut to as short as 2 weeks. For all [...]
What am I allowed to bring onboard an airplane?
Posted in Travel Tips on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Since 911 the rules for what you are allowed to carry on-board an airplane have changed. Actually these restrictions continue to change. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the current restrictions are? Knowing this could prevent serious problems at the airport security gate. Here is a link to the US Government source for accurate and up to [...]
Adventure is fastest growing travel trend
Posted in News Articles on February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The new movie “The Bucket List” with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman has sparked great interest in the adventure vacation. People are taking expedition cruises from the Antarctic to Alaska, from the Galopagos to Africa. Activities include hicking, white water rafting, skydiving, scuba diving, safari, Indi car racing and piloting a combat trainer aircraft.
read article [...]
Hey, where’s my airline seat?
Posted in News Articles on February 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Seeking compensation after an uncomfortable flight next to an XL seatmate
By Christopher Elliott
read article from MSNBC
