by Charlie Leocha | Oct 12, 2009
No one likes to sit near someone with the sniffles or a cough on the plane, but what about the very real prospect of your seatmate having swine flu? If current airline policies continue, those who have flu-like symptoms and heed the Centers for Disease Control warning...
by Janice Hough | Sep 14, 2009
Americans are a tough and stubborn people. Despite our love for shopping, we’re often frugal with money. Which means that when we feel sick before a trip, many of us have the inclination to “tough it out” and travel anyway. Especially if the trip...
by Charlie Leocha | Sep 10, 2009
When discussing the airlines’ position on Swine Flu (H1N1) on-air, James May, the Air Transport Association’s chief executive, makes his industry’s position crystal-clear: “The real key is self-policing. If you are not well, if you’re...
by dunhampotter | May 1, 2009
Christopher Ambler and his family were excited to escape the cool Seattle climate and catch some much needed sun on their Royal Caribbean cruise to Mexico. Imagine his horror to learn the family’s entire Mexican cruise was no longer going to Mexico and that it would...
by Frenaye | Apr 30, 2009
The media has created a frenzy regarding the Swine Flu; some of it is certainly warranted. Many government agencies are operating in CYA mode, and to a degree that will add to the panic. Throw in Vice President Joe Biden telling the world (Thursday morning’s...
