Archive for Category: "CBS News"
One-Tank Trips Across the Country: A CBS This Morning Report
Gas prices are getting up to $5 a gallon, so you might think a road trip is impossible. Think again! Across the country, you can go still go on vacation with just one tank of gas. Peter joined Rebecca Jarvis on CBS This Morning to share his favorite on- tank trips. Did you know that [...]
22 Cruise Passengers Robbed in Mexico: A CBS This Morning Report
Mexico is back in the hot seat after 22 passengers from the Carnival Splendor were robbed on Saturday while in Puerto Vallarta on a nature excursion. No one was hurt, but this incident is another blot on the image of Carnival, the parent company of the infamous Costa Concordia. In addition, the attack against tourists [...]
5 Things Airlines Don’t Want You to Know: A CBS This Morning Report
Last week Peter shared the 5 Things Hotel Don’t Want You to Know. Today, he returns to CBS: This Morning to follow up on his series with the top five things that airlines are hiding from you. What secrets are included in an airline’s contract of carriage? When do planes actually take off on schedule? [...]
5 Things Hotels Don’t Want You to Know: A CBS This Morning Report
Before you can find great value, you have to know the rules of the road. Watch Peter’s CBS This Morning report on the five things the hotel industry doesn’t want you to know about. From secretly discounted rooms to the best day of the week to book a room, arm yourself with these need-to-know facts [...]
Unexpected February Travel Deals: A CBS This Morning Report
You might think February travel revolves around Valentine’s Day, but many of those gimmicky packages don’t offer good value. Peter’s take on the old adage is love means never having to say you’re sorry…for over paying. So, instead of booking into the first special that comes with chocolate or sparkling wine, what should you be [...]
What Does TSA Pre-Check Mean for You–A CBS This Morning Report
Yesterday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it would expand its pre-check program from seven airports to 28 airports in 2012. The program allows select passengers to go through a more expedient security line without removing their shoes, jackets, belts and laptops. While in theory the program sounds effective, the TSA has a strict [...]
What American Airlines Job Cuts Mean for Consumers:A CBS This Morning Report
Yesterday American Airlines announced that it is cutting 13,000 jobs, reducing up to 15 percent of isworkforce and 20 percent of labor costs. Looking to shave $1 billion from its budget, the restructuring plan aims to cut 4,600 maintenance workers, 4,200 baggage handlers, 2,300 flight attendants, 1,400 management employees and 400 pilots, according to airline spokesman [...]
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 [...]
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