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Long Lines Cited As Top Flying Hassles
A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face Read More …
Cruising From Florida Soon? Some Hurricane Tips For You!
As Tropical Storm Helene churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA – The Auto Club Group are providing important advice to help residents prepare their families and property. “Now is the time to gather supplies, fortify your home and document Read More …
My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That
NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …
Wild Airline Passengers Rack Up Record Fines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued over $20 million in fines to unruly passengers since the pandemic began in 2020. This represents a significant increase from pre-pandemic levels, when fines were less than $400,000 in 2019. The highest annual Read More …
New Fall 2024 Travel Gear
Tired of lugging around bulky suitcases and outdated gadgets on your travels? The world of travel gear is constantly evolving, and there are a plethora of innovative new products designed to make your adventures more comfortable, convenient, and sustainable. From Read More …
Introducing: The First Unmanned Man Overboard (MOB) System
Zelim, a sea survival technology company based in Edinburgh, has introduced GUARDIAN, the world’s first unmanned or remotely controlled person-in-water rescue vessel, at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany. This 8.4m long, 2.5m wide aluminum-hulled craft, known as a Read More …
Happy Labor Day – Flight Attendants Go On Strike
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have voted with an overwhelming 99.99% approval for strike authorization, with over 90% of the membership participating. This vote, which took place across various airports with informational pickets, Read More …
TSA Complaints: The Most and Least Troublesome U.S. Airports
Upgraded Points’ latest study analyzes TSA Contact Center Complaint data from 2015 to 2023, revealing U.S. airports that receive the most and least complaints from passengers. “Security checks are an unavoidable part of air travel, but the experience can vary greatly Read More …
International Property Report Highlights Portugal’s Luxury Real Estate Boom
The latest independent international research from Property Market-Index reveals that Portugal’s luxury real estate market continues to thrive, driven by international investment, affluent expats, and strategic regeneration efforts compared with the rest of Europe, the UK, and North America in Read More …