How Safe Are Airport Body Scanners?

In the 1990 movie Total Recall the sci-fi future brings us a security scanner machine that can see people’s skeletons, along with any dangerous contraband they may be carrying. Well, unlike the flying cars that were right around the corner in many other sci-fi futures, body scanners are Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, December 9th, 2010 | 1

What’s Behind the Transportation Security Administration?

What’s Behind the Transportation Security Administration?
They are 50,000 strong and responsible for one of the most important tasks necessary to keep Americans safe. They are the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a league of security agents, inspectors, air marshals and more who keep our transportation infrastructure safe… presumably. Unfortunately, Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | 1

Air Traffic Control Blunders

From the flight attendants and pilots, to the security personnel and baggage transporters it takes literally almost a village to make the air travel system run smoothly, but these moving parts are all personnel we either personally interact with or have contact with our personal belongings. It’s easy Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, November 4th, 2010 | 0

Getting There is Half the Battle: Options for Getting to and From the Airport

Sometimes the most important details about planning a trip can get neglected, like how you’re actually going to get to and from the airport for your flight. Depending on where you live or where you’re staying this may be a simple problem to solve or a more Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 | 5 comments

7 Ways to Entertain Yourself at the Airport

You’re traveling alone. Maybe you’re flying for business, maybe you’re meeting a friend half way across the country. Your flight gets delayed … significantly. Now what do you do with yourself? You’ve come to the right place because we’ve got the answers for you.

Make a friend. In our Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 | 5 comments

The Weary Traveler’s Guide to Airport Amenities

You’ve just rolled in to the airport; either you’re on a layover, an arrival, or a departure. Regardless, depending on the airport (and the services it provides) your arrival can either be something to dread OR something to remember. Many airlines have stepped up their game when it Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 | 10 comments

How to Save Money on Airport Parking

You’ve planned your itinerary, booked your tickets, reserved your hotel and got it all within budget. You’re ready to go. Didn’t factor in parking? Seems like a negligible cost, but to leave your car in airport parking longer than three days can easily cost you an extra $50 Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 | 4 comments