by Charlie Leocha | Sep 28, 2015
Pilots: ‘Blinding’ lights at 49ers’ stadium a safety hazard The complaints have been mounting and even the FAA has noted problems, However, they persist. Airline pilots from many airlines have asked the 49er management to change the lighting and...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 25, 2015
Across the USA by train for just $213 This travelogue about a train trip from San Francisco (actually Emeryville) to New York shows how affordable and fascinating train travel can be across the US. The train crosses the Sierra Nevada Mountains, then the Rockies. It...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 9, 2015
United CEO Jeff Smisek resigns amid federal probe Smisek has resigned in disgrace and in the midst of a federal grand jury corruption probe. But, he won’t suffer unless he goes to jail. His severance package is worth millions, together with free air travel for...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 8, 2015
The right way to rent a car This article covers everything from the number of rental car companies (very few) to fighting for low rental car rates. My rule is to go to Orbitz and check out the rental car prices. Haven’t found a better matrix of prices anywhere....
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 7, 2015
Don’t get stuck in the millions-strong surge of passport applications. Renew now. A tip for travelers with passports — check them and renew them if they are a year from expiration. A passport is all but useless with less than 90 days of validity. Some countries...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 3, 2015
The four ickiest things you never want to touch on a plane The tray table on planes harbor more germs “per square inch” than any public place on an airplane, including the bathroom. Surprised? Make sure to bring plenty of sanitizing wipes or hand sanitizer...
