The Department of Homeland Security announced the Final rule that establishes Global Entry. This program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to streamline the international arrivals and admission process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric identification—as a permanent program.
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We learn what scientists have learned from humpback whales that make helicopters fly faster. The no-fly list doubles in the USA while the number of terrorists drops. Malev, Hungary’s airline, goes bust.
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This weekend we look at videos that were posted last month and have gone viral to the tune of more than two million viewings. Finnair flight attendants dance at 30,000 feet and pilots land planes under gusty crosswind conditions at Dusseldorf Airport. Finally, we show a video promo of Galveston at Mardi Gras; who knew?
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Priceline in its latest ad sends Captain Kirk, for years associated with its “name your own price” program, is sent to a fiery demise. Is it the end of the website’s mantra? Is Captain Kirk gone in an explosive crash or did he manage to teleport away at the last minute?
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We take a look at German wine words, then there is a brilliant video that combines images from Google Earth, and finally, a full-length show about ancient Egypt. The final film will introduce www.snagfilms.com, the largest collection of documentary films on the Web — a site each of you should know about.
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This weekend we take a look at the phenomenon of people breaking into Alcatraz, rather than breaking out; all to search for fictional rooms. A smoker on a flight forces the plane to divert when he fights with the flight attendant insisting that he put it out. Alaska Air stops handing out prayer cards with meals.
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We’ve all seen that “great deal” airline ad, only to discover that with surcharges, taxes and fees, the great deal is not-so-great. Starting today, when airline consumers see an advertised price of $500 that will be the price they pay.
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There is a new regulation coming into effect, “Don’t mislead passengers.” Let’s call it the “truth in advertising” rule. Understandably, the airlines are incensed. Spirit Airlines is leading the charge. How dare the government mandate that they tell the truth. After decades of being allowed to mislead the public and bury taxes and fees in the fine print, being forced to be honest doesn’t come easily.
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