We celebrate Thanksgiving with food, and lots of it! Driving with prepared Thanksgiving side dishes or leftovers is one thing, taking food items on a flight is entirely different. Thankfully, the TSA offers travel tips for flying with food. Here are some best practices for traveling with food, courtesy of lohud.com. More than […]
If you’re flying this holiday season, here’s some advice from expert travelers on how to fly smart and stay sane. Book your flight and hotel now. Use websites such as Orbitz.com, Kayak.com, WhichBudget.com and LastMinute.com, FareCompare.com, Priceline.com and Yapta.com to search and compare the best airfares and times. Book your […]
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 […]