Lawmakers are champing at the bit to introduce new legislation banning personal electronics in the cockpit after the two Northwest Airlines pilots revealed that they were working on their laptops when they overshot their destination last month.

Reducing distractions for pilots seems like a no-brainer, but would these new laws actually hinder future safety advancements on planes?

A generation ago, young travelers hit the road with nothing more than a backpack, a few dollars and a Eurail pass to cover as many Western European countries as possible.

But these days, that Eurail pass can take travelers far past the west-to-east borders, all the way to the Black Sea.

Already jaded by her Western European experiences, Dara Bramson reports on her journey south and east as part of a new generation of intrepid backpackers.

Airlines have become notorious for stringing travelers up like piñatas and beating them with frivolous fees. Now, American Express wants to take a swing.

Starting January 1, the credit card company is enacting a new policy that could cost you the points or miles you earned with your card—if you don’t pay your bill on time.

The Federal Aviation Administration has fixed a major computer glitch that caused flight delays throughout the morning, but officials expect the logjam to last into the afternoon.

This is the second time in the last 15 months that an FAA computer glitch has led to extensive delays nationwide. Keep reading to find out what may have caused this problem …

You may have seen insurance companies offering policies that let you cancel at any time for any reason. It can be a great backup in these uncertain times, but as always, read the fine print. The policies have gotten more popular due to the economic downturn.

If you’re not sure you’ll be employed in two months, it can be worth a few extra dollars if you have to cancel at the last minute. Travel Safe has a plan that allows travelers to cancel up to two days prior to departure, for any reason. But the amount refunded depends on the penalty assessed by your trip or tour provider. The same plan also promises that travelers …

Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from The Hilton Resort, Huntington Beach, California.

With more than 8.5 miles of uninterrupted beaches, “Surf City, USA,” represents the quintessential laid-back, Southern California beach community.

Learn more on Peter’s radio show this weekend, and check back on Monday for the podcast. Featured guests include:

Whether you have physical limitations or just aren’t as fast on your feet as you used to be, group tours with relaxed schedules may be the thing for you.

There are a number of options for travelers with mobility problems, or for those who just want to move at a slower pace.

So check out these options for “slow travel” in this video for AARP…

I’m stopping in Seoul en route to do a story in Bangkok, which coincided with Obama’s visit today.

I first came here in 1979 and certain things remain, like the DMZ, not far from Seoul.

In 1979, when I first visited, it was described as the most dangerous place on earth … and that description could still be true when you think that the 3-mile strip of land separating the two Koreas is jammed with troops, guard posts, tanks, missiles, and bunkers. And it’s a great tour to boot.