The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles and points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
TSA
New Episode! United Downgrades Polaris And The TSA Wants To Eat Your Snacks
New podcast episode on Miles To Go. United Airlines downgrades Polaris, IHG makes changes to their credit card and the TSA wants to eat your trail mix. Summer and I have a lot of fun talking about that one!
Can You Wear Your Apple Watch When Going Through Airport Security?
Maybe it’s an easy question that everyone in the world has already answered. But, since I haven’t worn a watch in something like 10 years, I was curious.
Expect New Security Procedures For International Flights To The US. Just Don’t Expect To Know What They Are.
Starting tomorrow, you can expect new security procedures on international flights. What those will look like is anyone’s guess.
TSA Is Testing A Program To Allow You Through Airport Security Without An Airline Ticket
I can remember fondly the days when airport security was less of a challenge. Is a recent TSA test program an indication of easier procedures down the road?
New Procedures For Screening Electronics At Airport Security. Here’s What You Need To Know
The TSA has changed the rules for how electronics will need to be screened at all airports in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.
Should The Government Have To Play By The Rules While Protecting Us While We Fly?
What if you break a rule in an airport, except it’s not really a rule? What happens if they take away your Global Entry credentials for breaking the undocumented rule?
10 Tips For Dealing With The Holiday Travel Season
There are a million top 10 lists out there. If you’re traveling this holiday season, my 10 thoughts on how to navigate a packed airport may help make things a bit less stressful.
No Bull! Something I Didn’t Know You Can’t Bring Through TSA Security
Hard to tell if this was an interpretation of prohibited items by a TSA agent, or just an agent in a bad mood.
Cheap Flights To Europe, Healthy Food That Tastes Good And The TSA Still Stinks
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.
