Archive for August, 2010
Travel Detective Blog: Our Newest American Hero
The saga of JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater is front-page news, and in many circles he has become an unlikely hero. In the last 24 hours I have received dozens of emails from flight attendants from around the country supporting him and celebrating his act, despite the fact it violated regulations and at least two [...]
Former Sen. Ted Stevens Dies in Alaska Plane Crash
Former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and four others were killed Monday morning when a DeHavilland DHC-Z3T Otter floatplane collided into a remote Alaskan mountainside on Monday afternoon. The four other passengers who died with Stevens were the plane’s pilot, Theron Smith, attorney and lobbyist, William Phillips Sr., telecommunications SVP, Dana Tindall, and her 16-year-old [...]
Flight Attendant Steven Slater – New Folk Hero?
The Internet is abuzz with stories of the JetBlue flight attendant who said “sayonara” to his job by sliding down the emergency chute after allegedly getting into an altercation with an angry passenger. But what makes an airline cabin such a high-pressure environment for both crew and travelers? Peter appeared on the CBS Evening News [...]
Sustainable Tourism & Saving the Serengeti With Costas Christ
From supporting Gulf Coast tourism to saving the Serengeti, Peter has a lot to talk about with sustainable travel expert Costas Christ, Editor at Large for National Geographic Traveler. Learn more about what’s happening in the eco-tourism industry, and how you can help make a difference both at home and abroad. Peter Greenberg: Are you [...]
Travel Tip: New DOT Rules for Passenger Rights
You may have heard that the Department of Transportation has imposed some strict rules on airlines to support passenger rights. That’s great news, but is it effective? The DOT recently unveiled a list of rules it’s enforcing on U.S. airlines. One of those rules is they’ll hand out big fines to airlines that let planes [...]
JetBlue Flight Attendant Snaps Over Abusive Passenger
In a move that has made him a folk hero to disgruntled workers everywhere, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater cursed out a passenger on an airplane’s public-address system, grabbed some beer from the galley, and made a dramatic exit off a plane via the emergency evacuation chute on Monday. After landing at Kennedy International Airport [...]
Lexington, Kentucky Travel & the World Equestrian Games
Lexington, Kentucky is gearing up for the equine equivalent of the Olympics when the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games come to town this fall. Whether you’re traveling to Lexington for the special event or prefer to explore the Horse Capital in quieter times, Patti Nickell uncovers the experiences that enthusiasts and novices can explore all [...]
Travel Tip: Homestay Etiquette & Advice
One way to really get a local experience when you travel is to stay in someone’s home instead of a hotel. But that can also make for a truly awkward experience if you don’t come prepared.
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