With much fanfare, most of the major airlines have now switched over to allowing passengers to keep their iPads and Kindles running during take-off and landing. Laptops must still be stowed, since they are considered “larger electronics.” Monday, November 18th, may have been United Airlines’ first day to implement this new policy. At least I […]

If you fly a lot and have enjoyed using the TSA passenger pre-check program, where you no longer have to take off your jacket and shoes, take your computer out of the case, or remove your toiletry bag from your carry-on, you would be upset to suddenly have to revert to the indignity of the […]

Last week our government issued a compelling worldwide warning against possible escalated terrorist activity in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The potential targets are hotels, business offices, restaurants, public areas, shopping malls, important sporting events, and tourist destinations where US travelers might gather. When traveling outside the […]

A number of years ago, as we were seated on a plane with several other couples from the same company en route to a business conference, one woman was told she had to give up the seat she was sitting in because the flight was oversold. Her husband had to continue without her, as he […]

Even though we no longer have to pull out our plastic bag of regulated small-sized liquids and gels when going through the Pre-Check line on domestic flights, we are still not able to have bottles of alcohol or other large size liquids in our carry-on luggage. But, change may be coming, even if it is […]

We have had a very favorable year so far with no major hurricanes disrupting people’s vacations. Planning a holiday to the Caribbean before November can be a gamble, although the islands of Aruba and Curacao are not usually bothered by hurricanes. However, to avoid the problem altogether you have the excellent option of heading to […]

Have you ever entered an airport lounge and thought you were in the wrong place? Most airport lounges are geared toward providing members with a quieter, more comfortable area to wait or work between flights. You can usually count on some small work cubicles, plugs for your laptop, cell phone and iPad, fairly comfortable chairs, […]

When you meet with your travel professional, the best way to have a guaranteed successful vacation is by following these 5 steps. 1.            Be clear about the kind of vacation you want.  If you are interested in taking your children and grandchildren on an African safari, you will need to communicate where you want to […]

You made your vacation plans a year in advance, so you could get exactly what you wanted on the best dates, and have been anticipating this special holiday ever since.  So what do you do if catastrophic weather makes your dream vacation impossible? Many people are having their travel plans disrupted right now with the […]

With new airline fees being announced almost daily, I could not believe that one airline had such a passenger-friendly cancellation fee. When insuring international business class plane tickets to the South Pacific or Asia for their full value, the total cost of trip insurance can jump several hundred dollars. Even though most airlines charge a […]