by Ned S. Levi | Nov 28, 2011
On Wednesday, November 2, TSA Administrator John Pistole testifying at a Senate hearing told senators that TSA would finally conduct an independent study of their backscatter x-ray full body scanners. Now that a new Inspector General report is about to be released,...
by Fyllis Hockman | Nov 26, 2011
It’s a town time forgot — or maybe it just refused to move forward. Serene and unpretentious, Amelia Island remains in the 1900s — reveling in its long, colorful history, quite aware it no longer has to prove anything to the rest of the world. Therein lies the...
by Charlie Leocha | Nov 26, 2011
This weekend we learn about one of the world’s biggest airlines being dismantled, poster vending machines at airports and bullfighting possibly returning to Spanish TV. Major airline being disassembled A major airline is rapidly being dismantled and almost no...
by Janice Hough | Nov 24, 2011
Admittedly, most airline holiday travel these days is more of an ordeal than anything. However, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are a few developments for which we can be very thankful. My travel Thanksgiving list follows. 1. Increasing availability of free WiFi...
by Charlie Leocha | Nov 24, 2011
Just in time for Thanksgiving, United States Senators Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Ben Cardin, D-Md., introduced legislation to protect travelers from excessive fees and declining quality of service. Their Airline Passenger BASICS – or Basic Airline Standards to Improve...