THIS WEEK: May 10, 2008

Locations in this article:  Chicago, IL New York City, NY

Manhattan, NY

The New York Times journalist John Schwartz reports on his findings to combat jet lag: naps, caffeine … and Viagra?

Chicago Times transportation reporter Mary Wisniewski will call in to discuss recent developments in airport security.

George Hobica, publisher of Airfarewatchdog.com, will clue us in on the latest travel deals and steals on the market.

Jim Sheeler, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist of the Rocky Mountain News, will talk about his new book of collected obituaries, Obit: Inspirational Stories of Everyday People Who Led Extraordinary Lives—stories of real Americans whose inspirational stories shine light into forgotten places and forgotten lives.

Richard Walden, President and CEO of Operation USA will speak about his organization’s response to Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar with shelter, water purification and health care supplies.

Also, check out the efforts of Operation Gratitude, which sends care packages to our troops overseas.

Micheline Maynard, airline industry reporter for The New York Times will speak about her recent feature, “Air Travelers Need to Pack More Money.”

Audrey Hendley, vice president of marketing for American Express Travel, will share her travel tips and favorite summer destinations where the dollar can still hold strong.

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