Archive for Category: "CBS News"
Will Sequester Cuts Cause 90-Minute Flight Delays?
The looming sequester cuts could create major disruptions for U.S. travel. With anticipated flight delays, long lines and a reduction in flights, it’s no doubt that the cuts will be felt most by travelers at the airport, who face anticipated 90-minute delays. The FAA is currently looking at trimming $600 million from its budget with [...]
The Best Airports to Weather a Flight Delay
Stuck on a long layover or a delayed flight? Some airports now have new and unexpected activities and amenities to keep you busy for hours. It’s no longer just fast-food restaurants and magazine stands. When it comes to shopping, in Las Vegas the new Terminal 3 has a 10,000-square-foot duty free store as well as [...]
Carnival Triumph: Passenger Rights & Cruise Industry Changes
Now that the passengers of the Carnival Triumph have reached land, stories about the conditions onboard are starting to hit the press. The experience has been compared to “Lord of the Flies,” “Survivor” and “The Hunger Games.” As compensation for the experience, Carnival initially offered a full refund of the cruise cost, the cost of [...]
Is the Carnival Triumph a Floating Biohazard?
For the past two days, the Carnival Triumph has been stranded at sea following an engine fire. The good news is that all the passengers on board are safe and the ship is now being towed slowly toward Mobile, Alabama. The bad news is that the ship’s electricity is down, which means that there is [...]
American Airlines & US Airways Create World’s Largest Airline
As an American Airlines and US Airways merge, Peter shares new information about what will now become the world’s largest U.S. airline, worth an estimated $11 billion. The merged airline will retain the name American Airlines and will still be based in Dallas. Beyond the airline politics, large airlines aren’t always a good thing for [...]
Lithium Ion Batteries & The 787 Dreamliner: CBS This Morning
Lithium ion batteries on planes have long presented issues with air safety. Prior to the current investigations into the 787 Dreamliner, as early as 2007 the FAA discussed with Boeing the danger of using these batteries, as well as the need for having adequate fire suppression systems on board when creating the Dreamliner. Fast forward [...]
Beyond the Super Bowl: New Orleans Travel Surprises
Today is the Super Bowl and all eyes are on New Orleans, so let’s talk travel. New Orleans is a hub for tourists, but there are many local finds away from the tourist crowds and outside of the French Quarter. Peter heads to the Big Easy to show you pastries outside of Cafe du Monde, [...]
5 Secrets of Hotel Safety: A CBS This Morning Report
Far too many people let their guard down when traveling, especially when it comes to their hotel. The fact is, hotels are extremely vulnerable to crime, whether it’s the risk of petty theft, terrorism or even attacks on digital privacy. Peter sat down with the crew at CBS This Morning to share the biggest threats [...]
