by Charlie Leocha | Jan 10, 2016
BY EDWARD HASBROUCK Travelers are understandably confused by recent news about the REAL ID Act and new ID requirements for passengers on domestic flights within the U.S. Accurate public understanding of what’s going on is not helped by the fact that the U.S....
by Charlie Leocha | Jan 10, 2016
The deadline for Implementing the Real ID Act is extended to January 22, 2018. Right now, no individual needs to adjust travel plans, or rush out to get a new driver’s license or a passport for domestic air travel. Until January 22, 2018, residents of all states will...
by Charlie Leocha | Jan 9, 2016
In our Western-centered world, New Year’s Day has come and gone. But, for millions of others, New Year’s Day happens on other dates than January 1st. It is celebrated, this year, on February 8th, in numerous countries such as Korea, Vietnam, and many other...
by Janice Hough | Jan 6, 2016
Airlines never met a fee they didn’t like. And they also like maintenance-free passengers. My sense is that if carriers had their way they would ban children flying alone, period. Even if unaccompanied minors are better behaved than many adults, they are...
by Victor Block | Jan 2, 2016
This Rooms to Explore feature focuses upon places to stay throughout the country and the world that become part of a visit to a destination. These are hotels, inns and other accommodations that help to bring the local history, culture and lifestyle alive in a very...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 31, 2015
With apologies to Seth Godin, or thanks. He helped me see the new year in a different way. Here are my resolutions for 2016. I resolve the following in 2016: I resolve to be in an event that will surprise, confound and ultimately bore the pundits. I resolve that out...
by Janice Hough | Dec 30, 2015
Look, I get it. Airlines are in business to make money. It makes sense for them to reward their best customers. No argument from me here. So, it doesn’t really bother me to know VIP travelers get special check-in desks, gate-to-gate service when a connecting...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 28, 2015
With so many problems being reported over the holidays with storms and crowds, it is always nice to see that the airlines can show a human and kind face to passengers. This is relayed to us via Savvy Stews —...
by Ned S. Levi | Dec 28, 2015
Until last week, air travelers could insist on opting out of full-body scan at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints, instead choosing an enhanced pat down. On Dec. 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) changed TSA’s Advanced...
by Charlie Leocha | Dec 28, 2015
Who do you love? Vote in the Elliott.com travel survey. Tell us who you love the most! Balloting is now open for Elliott’s 12th annual Reader’s Choice awards. Please cast your vote for your favorite airline, car rental company, cruise line, hotel, ground...
