Archive for February, 2010
CBS Evening News Special Report: Aviation Safety in America
When was the last time you thought about how much sleep your pilot had? Or how much training the air traffic controller had? Or where the airplane got its last tune-up? Statistically, the United States is enjoying the safest skies in aviation history. But how safe is air travel in a struggling economy?
Radio Guests – February 13, 2010 – Manhattan, New York City
On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Peter broadcasts his radio show from The Russian Tea Room in New York City. Featured guests include: Kerry Sanders, news correspondent for NBC recently stationed in Haiti, reporting on the latest conditions on the island; Billie Cohen, deputy editor of Time Out New York, letting you in on some of [...]
Tracking Your Frequent Flier Miles
Tracking frequent-flier miles for different airlines can be a complicated task. But the good news is that there are online resources to help travelers get the most out of their miles.
Valentine’s Day Deals: Last-Minute Romantic Getaways Worldwide
Valentine’s Day is just 72 hours away, but it’s not too late to find an affordable date. You can escape with your beau to San Francisco, take your sweetie to Tahiti, or share some giant kisses with the missus. Use these deals to surprise your spouse so you won’t have to spend Valentine’s Day in [...]
Snowstorms & Travel: How Travelers Should React to Major Snowstorms
Air travel is limping back to normal after East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states were pounded by massive snowstorms. So CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg appeared on CBS’ The Early Show this morning, live from LaGuardia Airport, to share need-to-know information for air travelers on handling delays and cancellations as we head into a holiday weekend.
Aviation Safety in America on CBS Evening News
How safe are America’s skies? Thursday night, February 11, on the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric, catch an investigative look at the current state of aviation safety in America. CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg presents an inside and sobering look at aviation safety and what’s not being done. Tune in or set your DVRs [...]
No Snow in Vancouver: Winter Olympics In Trouble?
While folks on the East Coast are snowed in, organizers of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver are sweating out an unseasonably warm stretch of spring-like weather. Thanks to the warmest January on record and a mild, rainy start to February, the slopes—especially on Cypress Mountain—appear to have more mud than snow. How will this lack [...]
Tea Tours
If you prefer tea leaves to coffee beans, you don’t have to travel to China or India to experience the stuff firsthand. These days, there are tea tours and tastings across the US.
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