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Rick Steves on Rethinking the Massive Cost of Airport Security
the moral of the TSA story is that our safety is coming at a cost that may not be sustainable
Posted in Air Travel, airline, Airline Crash, Airport, Airport Security, terrorism, Travel, Travel Tips, TSA
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TSA Precheck Program = Sensible Security.
TSA’s new precheck program is in early stages and not available to everybody, but if you are asked to join it’s probably a good idea. Here’s David Pogue, the New York Time’s technology writer, favorably reviewing the process: Although TSA’s …
Posted in Air Travel, Airplane, airplanes, Travel Tips, TSA
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(Jan 2012) Airline Rules from US Department of Transportation
The second phase of the new airline passenger protections are now in effect. These rules are designed to solve problems consumers have faced for years regarding cancellations of tickets and flights and pricing problems. · Requiring all taxes and …
Posted in Air Travel, airlines, airlines airports, Travel Tips
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics – a great online resource
I am often amazed at the resources that pop up online without much fanfare. One for Transportation is the Research and Innovation Technology Administration, thankfully shortened to ”RITA” , which …
Posted in Air Travel, Airplane, Airport Codes, airports, baggage, luggage, Travel, Travel Statistics, Travel Tips, TSA, US travel, USA
Tagged bags, BTS, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, flight stats, luggage, RITA, Travel Research
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Nice Printable Travel Guides from PBS Travel: Burt Wolf’s “Travel and Traditions”
Although some appear a bit dated, PBS’ travel host Burt Wolf has some great printable guides for the many cities he has featured on his PBS’ Travel show “Travels and Traditions with Burt Wolf” As an example see this Boston …
Posted in Travel, Travel Shows, Travel Tips, US travel
Tagged boston, Burt Wolfe, PBS Travel Shows, Rick Steves, travel guides
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Prohibited Items in Carry on Luggage
Even a frequent traveler can get confused and confounded by the rules regarding what you can put in carry-on luggage, in checked baggage, and what you cannot bring onto the airplane. It’s all getting a bit mathematical, so don’t …
TSA Tips for Travelers
The TSA Website regularly offers features and tips on travel, and you’ll be better prepared if you check in before trips. Rules are starting to stabilize after the dramatic security changes created by the 9/11 terror attacks on …
Posted in 3-1-1, Air Travel, airline food, airline safety, airlines airports, Travel Tips, TSA, US travel
Tagged 3-1-1 rule, Airport Security, liquids rule, TSA security
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Airports to Train Stations: Europe
European Airports to train stations: Here, from Eurail.com , is an overview of frequently used airport to train station connections. Unlike much of the USA where Airports generally assume you’ll have a car or take a taxi, in …
Posted in Air Travel, airlines, airlines airports, Airport, airports, Flight Schedules, Ground Transportation, Travel, Travel Tips
Tagged eurail, europe airport, europe train, shuttles, Travel
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Iceland Volcano Delays Thousands of Flights
Volcanic ash, which represents a potential severe danger to aircraft engines, continues to pour from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano. Under some circumstances the ash can damage jet engines and they will stop completely, creating the potential for catastrophic failures …
Posted in Air Travel, airlines, airlines airports, flights, Travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged airlines, airports, Eyjafjallajökull, flight delays, iceland volcano, volcanic ash
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FAA Flight Delay Map
The FAA Website provides a nice quick map check of general flight delays around the USA. The FAA USA flight delay map is here. For detailed information it is generally best to consult your airline rather than this map or …