As printed in The Norwalk Hour, CT Post by By Michael P. Mayko Santo Silvestro says he doesn’t believe in leaving anything to chance. Every day, Silvestro said, he or his fleet manager inspect the vehicles that have gone out from his Hoyt Livery or Crosstown Limousine, both in New Canaan. […]
If you plan on flying out of the country, these industry expert tips will teach you what to do in advance, help you reduce stress and stay safe when traveling abroad, courtesy of travelzoo.com. Your Health and Safety Check in with your doctor. If you’re on prescription or other regular […]
If you travel abroad regularly, you may want to consider applying for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program, which allows eligible flyers to take expedited lines at the airport when returning to the U.S. Here’s how Global Entry works, courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Global […]
The Transportation Security Administration has taken steps to improve airport security at John F. Kennedy International Airport with new checkpoint technology. A new computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner provides advanced 3-D imaging and will replace aging X-ray scanners with 3-D scanners, according to a CBSnews.com article. More effective at detecting […]
Frequent flyers be aware that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may start asking you to take snacks out of your bag so an agent can get a closer look at your goodies, according to Today.com. Why the increased inspections. For years, the TSA has been evolving its security screening procedures, […]
We’ve all set through the flight attendant safety briefings before takeoff, including how to properly wear an airline oxygen mask in case of an emergency. But were we actually listening and paying attention? Last April, when an engine on Southwest Airlines flight 1380 failed and broke apart, tragically killing a […]
When staying at a hotel, knowing you got a good rate and great location are just two aspects of an enjoyable stay. The other, of course, is whether you enjoy the hotel, in particular, and your room. Here are some inside tips to help ensure you have a safe, healthy, […]
When you’re flying, your personal belongings can be lost between point A and point B—but air travelers should also be aware that their property can go missing while passing through airport security. It’s true. The Daily Mail reported that thieves are targeting tourists and other travelers at Gatwick Airport just […]
American motorists can expect to pay more on their summer road trips, Forbes.com reports. The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is expected to reach $2.74, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That’s a 14 percent boost over last year’s seasonal average of $2.41 a gallon […]
Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT is known as an “easy in and out” airport among business and leisure travelers in the region, but the small and manageable reputation of Bradley may be changing in the coming years, as they recently announced plans to transform the mid-sized airport into […]