Archive for January, 2012
Ask Peter: Wheelchair Travel, Repositioning Cruises & More
If you have a travel problem or just need advice before your next trip, then ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent podcast), Peter stops to address your travel questions. You can talk to Peter at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. You can also tweet [...]
What Airline Merger Rumors Mean for You: A CBS This Morning Report
Just a few years ago, the U.S. had six major legacy airlines: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines, US Airways and Continental Airlines. But then in 2008, Delta merged with Northwest. Then in 2010, United merged with Continental, which left US Airways and American as the last standalone carriers. Now, rumors are [...]
Travel Tip: Travel Myths Debunked
Let’s face it, as much as we travel, there are still three common travel myths that still persist. Here are the facts behind the myths: Will electronics crash my plane? No aviation authorities have found conclusive evidence that cellular signals affect the plane’s communications, navigation, or flight control. Just recently, the FAA even gave American [...]
Airline Fee Transparency Debate: Spirit CEO Ben Baldanza Responds
The DOT is enforcing a new protocol for airline pricing requiring airlines to: include all fees and charges in the advertised price; ban post-purchase price increase; allow passengers to hold a reservation without payment or to cancel it without penalty 24 hours after the reservation is made; disclose baggage fee information on each ticket confirmation. Low-cost [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Spotlight: Airline Fee Transparency Debate Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWindow Seat or Aisle Seat: Warm-Weather Winter Vacations
Did you know that today is National Escape day? In honor of this January day, why not plan a winter escape from the cold? Kerri Zane’s Window Seat or Aisle Seat column has advice and deals for planning your first vacation of the year. Winter can be the perfect time for a mental health holiday. [...]
PeterGreenberg.com Contributor Contest Winner: Meet Marie LeRose
Our PeterGreenberg.com Contributor contest was a close race, but contributor Marie LeRose managed to win hearts and a whopping 57 percent of your votes. Learn a little bit more about this family traveler and then register your answer to our next contest. Tell us a little bit about you and your family. I grew up [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio–London, England–January 28, 2012
The latest rule from the DOT requires airlines to be transparent with their fares, and not all airline officials are happy about it. On his radio show, Peter speaks with Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza about recent statements from Sen. Barbara Boxer about the airline’s practices. He also checks in with Business Travel Coalition’s Kevin Mitchell [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio--London, England--January 28, 2012 Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadTravel Tip: Chartering a Boat
It’s high season in the Caribbean and if you’re like me, you’re dreaming of sailing off into the sunset. And guess what? Charting a boat is an attainable dream, if you plan properly. First determine your level of expertise. For insurance purposes, most charter companies will test your sailing skills and request a sailing resume [...]
