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The Department of Homeland Security and TSA have asked a number of foreign airports to prevent passengers from boarding flights with electronic devices they can’t power up. Thanks to reader Tommy V for passing this along. For now, this appears to just affect airpots…
At least a bit to my surprise, Southwest Airlines has decided to offer TSA PreCheck access to it’s customers. This shouldn’t really be a big announcement since so many other airlines have been offering PreCheck for quite some time. But, Southwest doesn’t exactly have…
I missed a bunch of stories while I was away at Disney this past week and then headed right back out on the road for work, so I’m still trying to get my faithful readers caught up on the world of travel. But, we…
I’ve been a huge fan of PreCheck since it’s inception. I was an early user through my elite status with American Airlines and have enjoyed near complete success using my Global Entry status. Just in case you haven’t been following along, what’s PreCheck? It’s…
In today’s environment of increased security, longer lines and full planes, travel can be an adventure. Smart travelers find ways to make sure the adventure comes when you plan it as opposed to random road blocks along the way. Two of the best ways…
I’ve been a big proponent of TSA Pre-Check since its inception. No doubt, the TSA gets a lot of flack for things they do poorly. But, I think they’ve done a solid job with Pre-Check. Here’s why: TSA saw a need when the original…
It seems like this is bound to be a week of wasted time and energy by the folks in charge as it relates to the travel industry. The FAA started furloughing air traffic controllers this week. So far, the delays haven’t been too bad,…
It looks like TSA PreCheck hit 40 (airports, that is). There have been recent announcements about Cleveland and Austin. Then Memphis. And, finally Raleigh. I’m a huge fan of PreCheck. I’ve been happy to use it at my home airport of Washington Dulles over…
American Airlines is giving 100,000 AAdvantage miles in a contest on their Facebook page. They’re promoting the fact that their fleet is mostly outfitted with Gogo wifi, so you also have a chance to win a Gogo pass or 100 miles. I’ve had a…