Obama

We have a job opening for you! Head of the TSA! Apply now! What traveler wouldn’t want this job? You get to bust terrorists (the goofballs responsible for that two hour wait to get on the plane and the numerous invasions of privacy) and give some pushback to the airlines (the goofballs that raise and lower fares more times than the flag outside that Capitol, charge you for everything but breathing in the cabin, and keep you stuck on the tarmac without so much as a peanut for 11 hours straight).

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Arias Spa in Vegas, Obama’s word makes full-body scanners come, Airlines struggle with new passenger frustrations.

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President Obama revealed his high-speed rail strategic plan. Ned questions the technological and financial vision of the President’s $13 billion HSR blueprint.

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dance9aThe tourism organizations of Kenya, Chicago, Hawaii and DC are taking notice of the rock-star popularity of the new President of the United States. They are beginning to milk the Obama connection for all the tourism it’s worth.

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Charlie LeochaThe Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently asked the two presidential candidates about air traffic control plans and general aviation. As might be expected, John McCain, who actually knows how to fly a plane, and Barack Obama, who has only flown on planes piloted by others have different points of view.

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Road warriors can attest, too many nights away from home can really take its toll on a traveler. Once you spend more than a week or so in a hotel room, you start to get antsy. Amy Bradley-Hole passes along some extended-stay survival tips that have helped her over the years.

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