*** SHOW NOTES *** The JetPack is back, again, but a different viewpoint. We’ve discussed at least two incidents where pilots reported seeing a person strapped to a JetPack at 6000 feet around LAX. BoingBoing – Jetpack maker doubts reports of jetpack flyer near LAX because no oneRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Travel news Tampa airport introduces coronavirus screening for all passengers There are two types of tests, both offered in the main terminal: A rapid antigen test, which costs $57, and a chain reaction swab, which costs $125. The tests will be offered on a walk-inRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** 2 California passengers arrested after fighting with American Airlines gate member at MIA – WSVN Miami 23-year-old Brittney Mohammadi and 26-year-old Manuel Arteaga, both from California, have been arrested after they were caught on camera Sunday fighting with an American Airlines gate member by tryingRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Our first two interweb round-up stories are a bit of a throwback to episodes past. Railroad workers’ “man cave” discovered under NYC’s Grand Central Terminal BoingBoing New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority suspended three railroad workers for building out a secret “man cave” in anRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** A first timer’s guide to flying in first or business class – The Points Guy Here’s my Cliff Notes version of the post. Before You Fly – One of the first things to do is check your baggage allowance when you make your booking. AtRead More →
*** SHOW NOTES *** Passenger in locked luggage compartment of moving bus called 911 for help via BoingBoing A Connecticut woman called 911 and told the operator she was locked in the luggage compartment of a moving bus. Police tracked the bus down, pulled it over, and found theRead More →
Last week was an extended week in Vegas, 4 nights in the MGM and one night at the Rio. A big difference between the two hotels and it wasn’t only the price. At the MGM I was greeted by everyone, from bellhop to security. At the Rio I not onlyRead More →
The internet is an odd place, a mixture of trolls, helpers and me-tooers. This past week Hilton published changes to their “Do Not Disturb” guest policy, and the internet went “Bat S Crazy” over it, here, here, here. Don’t spend time clicking all those links I just put them thereRead More →
Last week was a giant cup of suck. Another mass shooting, another random act of violence, another “Fill In The Blank“. When does this stop, better yet how do we make it stop? When traveling I don’t feel that my safety is the least bit threatened. Possibly I was blessed withRead More →
I’m in Las Vegas this week, and I end up here about once a year for some type of meeting or convention. Over those years, I haven’t had much time to spend enjoying the shows or restaurants, so if you’re looking for that type of information, unfortunately, this postRead More →