How Safe Are Airport Body Scanners?

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

Celebrities: Free to Move Around the World

Celebrities: Free to Move Around the World

Whether doing the flying or paying someone to do it, private jet — or in some cases helicopter — travel is usually reserved for the ultra-rich. Private air travel represents the chariot of the modern age: a status symbol representing the power to possess and do what few Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | 0

The High Costs of Airline Industry Mistakes

The High Costs of Airline Industry Mistakes

The airline industry is a giant in the global economy and, just like any other market, it has ups and downs, losses and gains. In an industry full of high operating costs and plenty of outside scrutiny, airlines are under enormous pressure. If they’re going to encounter a Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 | 0

What’s Behind the Transportation Security Administration?

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

Traveling with a Disability

Traveling with a Disability

In 2002, individuals with disabilities took 32 million trips and spent more than $3.3 billion on air travel. This surge in travel may be due in part to the passage of the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986. The law requires airlines by the Department of Transportation to Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 | 0

Best Thanksgiving Destinations

Best Thanksgiving Destinations

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for people to stay at home and mingle with friends and family.  However, it is also an attractive time for travel, with cheap fares to some highly popular destinations and major events taking place at cities around the country.  Here are some of Read More…

Lindsey Andrews on Monday, November 22nd, 2010 | 0

Best and Worst Airlines to Work For

Best and Worst Airlines to Work For

Even as the airline industry is consolidating, it is still one of the larger employers in the country. And while some airlines have made a name for themselves as the best airlines to travel, those airlines don’t necessarily correspond with the best airlines to work for.
Southwest Airlines
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Lindsey Andrews on Thursday, November 18th, 2010 | 3 comments

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