by Ned S. Levi | Jul 11, 2016
Traveling internationally brings a specific set of challenges to travelers well beyond that of any domestic journey. Documentation, licensing, power for travel gear, insurance, healthcare, and bill payment are all issues of concern that domestic travelers don’t...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 20, 2016
Pilots preflight their plane just prior to each flight. They go through a detailed checklist to make sure everything is ready and the plane is safe for the flight. They attempt to leave nothing to chance. Passengers should do their own preflight rules before they...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 13, 2016
Each year, more and more people visit national parks and wildlife refuges to see magnificent scenery and animals in the wild. Unfortunately, when visitors don’t take park and refuge rules at national parks seriously, there can be grave consequences. Last week,...
by Ned S. Levi | May 30, 2016
Today is Memorial Day. For many, it’s merely the end of a long holiday weekend. For others, it’s a time of reflection and an opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who have fought to protect us. Living in Philadelphia, America’s...
by Janice Hough | May 26, 2016
Airlines are not out to make friends; they are out to make money. We get it. That generally means that infrequent fliers get ignored while the carriers cater more to their frequent fliers. Increasingly, United penalizes elite fliers as well. For many travelers who...
by Ned S. Levi | May 23, 2016
I’m sure you’ve been reading about the appallingly long security lines at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) security checkpoints at many airports across the U.S. Last week, passengers reported it took as long as 2½ hours to get through security...