Why does CO think I work for them?
I don’t fly Continental very often, but twice this year I was asked if I worked for the airline after boarding. The first time was on CO Express. I asked for a…
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Travel Tip: Don’t forget your debit card!
This is my first trip since before Thanksgiving plus it is international so I made sure I had my passport and my documents so they let me in with no hassle. I…
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Friendly Reminder: Check for extra miles before you shop
I know I’m a little late for cyber monday, but before you shop online this holiday season make sure you check your frequent flyer program for their shopping web portal to earn…
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Earn Delta MQMs for supporting Charities
Contribute to great Atlanta-based organizations and earn up to 15,000 MQMs. ‘Tis the season of giving, so we want to reward your generosity. Donate at least $250 between December 1 and December…
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Travelex to offer Chip/Pin cards for Americans
One of the drawbacks to traveling to Europe and a few other countries is that they have adopted what is known as chip and pin or EMV credit cards. These cards have…
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Amtrak to allow guns on trains
A lot of people say that if you don’t like the TSA, then you should take the bus, a train, or drive. The problem is that even though guns have been allowed…
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What I want for Christmas: Fozzils
I read the Charlotte Observer and as I was perusing articles they had one with the top gifts for someone who travels. Most of the products I was familiar with, but they…
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Security and Terrorism Expert Bruce Schneier: TSA Scans “Won’t Catch Anybody”
I don’t claim to be an expert on security, but Bruce Schneier is and he is against the security theatre our current TSA is. He says pretty much the same thing that…
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Charlotte wants to opt out of TSA
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25855378/detail.html Charlotte Douglas International Airport Director Jerry Orr said he’s wanted a private firm to do security screenings since 2001, when the TSA was created. He named a couple of reasons for…
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Funny TSA video that pretty much sums it up
TSA Enhanced Screening Procedures Explained