Archive for April, 2011
Radio Guests – Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland – April 23, 2011
Looking for some relief to skyrocketing airfares? Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney says you just might be in luck. Lonely Planet Editor Robert Reid offers some of the best ways to savor the pomp and circumstance of the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Plus, incognito travel reporter Andrew Harper [...]
DOT Issues New Customer Service Rules For Domestic And International Airlines
The Department of Transportation (DOT) rolled out new customer service rules on Wednesday that expanded upon existing rules and codified others for the airline industry. The rules addressed some of the biggest grips for airline passengers from tarmac delays to hidden fees. The new rules will take effect in 120 days. Under the new laws, [...]
Travel Tip: Safely Eating Street Food
Eating street food isn’t just something to experience in Southeast Asia. We’re now seeing mobile food vendors all over North America. But how can you know that what you’re eating is really good for you? Well now you can rest assured, because in most of North America, street vendors actually have submit to health inspections [...]
U.S. Travel Association Releases New Aviation Security Blueprint: Will Government Listen?
The U.S. Travel Association (USTA) recently released a report entitled, “A Better Way: Building a World-Class System for Aviation Security,” which outlined some key elements for improving and streamlining air travel today. Why? Because unnecessary hassles related to the security screening process are costing the U.S. billions in lost travel revenue. Peter sat down with [...]
Travel Tip: Secret Seats In Coach
We don’t expect a lot out of flying coach these days, but in reality, there are some coach seats are better than others, and I’m not talking about the bulkheads seats or the exit row. Here’s how you can find those secret seats in coach. Yes, those exit-row and bulkhead seats are great options on [...]
The Gulf Coast One Year After The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion that sent nearly 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, it’s time to look at how Gulf Coast industries are faring. Sarika Chawla looks at what some coastal communities are doing to bring back visitors this summer. The BP Deepwater Horizon [...]
Summer Airfare Predictions and $2 Flights
Want to know where airfares are headed this summer? Just ask the experts. Peter sat down with AirfareWatchdog‘s George Hobica to discuss the future of summer travel, along with some too-good-to-be-true bargains. Peter Greenberg: Let’s talk about some generally bad news. With airlines cutting capacity, with airfares going up because of fuel charges, this could [...]
Travel Tip: Rebooking Your Flights On The Fly
You’re stranded at the airport, and you now have to rebook your flight. What do you do? Instead of yelling at an airline employee or beating on the kiosk, follow my tips on rebooking your flights on the fly to avoid a major meltdown. The fact is, there really is a caste system at the [...]
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