Archive for June, 2011
Texas Messing With TSA? Bill Criminalizing TSA Pat-Downs Advances
The Texas House and Senate passed a version of the notorious “anti-groping bill”on Monday that would criminalize TSA pat-down procedures, but the language may make it impossible for the legislation to be enforced. The revised version of the legislation criminalizes inappropriate touching, making it a misdemeanor punishable with up to a year in jail if [...]
TSA Says It Acted Appropriately In Demanding Removal Of Terminally Ill 95-Year-Old’s Adult Diaper
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now disputing claims that its agents asked a 95-year-old woman to remove her adult diaper after the story sparked national outrage. The TSA has been discussing this story in the media for two days prior to denying the claim. The incident occurred nearly 10 days ago at the Northwest [...]
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Weekly International Travel News Roundup
There’s trouble overseas in this week’s news. The civil war in Libya is threatening two UNESCO World Heritage sites, while 44 people were killed in a plane crash in Russia. Back in the U.S, United Airline’s computer system broke down for five hours prompting rumors of hacking and delaying flights for days. John F. Kennedy [...]
Radio Guests – The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Marana, Arizona – June 25, 2011
Where is the best place on earth to see the stars? Rich Fedel, manager of the Kitt Peak National Observatory, shares why many consider Tuscon to be the astronomy capital of the world. Plus, Joe Sharkey of The New York Times breaks down recent passenger outbursts including one passenger who was kicked off a plane [...]
Money Abroad: Credit Cards, Travelers’ Checks And More
From credit cards to ATMS to antiquated travelers checks, there are many options for spending your money abroad. Travelers need to be wary that many banks and credit card companies do tack on hidden fees. Peter and assistant travel editor of the Los Angeles Times, Jane Engle share their favorite ways to save when spending [...]
Is It Safe To Travel To Mexico Now?
Is it safe to travel to Mexico? How can you reconcile the great travel deals with the reports of drug violence? Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet, and Peter get to the bottom of the recent State Department alert and other troubling news reports. Peter Greenberg: We’ve done the radio show from Mexico [...]
Travel Deals: Global Adventure
Another week, another set of great deals from travel providers across the globe. Whether you’re headed for some beachside R&R in Mexico, an adrenaline-fueled whitewater rafting adventure in Utah, or a South African spa and safari vacation, we’ve got travel experiences that won’t break the bank. Plus, don’t miss the latest airfare war sparked by [...]
