Archive for August, 2007
What Can I Carry On?
Friday, August 31st, 2007Yes…there are rules restricting you from carrying on anything you want. Most questions I hear about carry on regulations have to do with toiletries. You can’t carry on all the gels / liquids / toothpaste that you want, but you can still carry on A LOT, and thanks to the TSA, they’ve made [...]
Lost Luggage – An Ever Increasing Issue with Air Travelers.
Friday, August 31st, 2007If you have ever had the experience of lost luggage while traveling, you know how nerve wracking it can be while you wait to find out what the outcome will be for recovery of your bags. Most of the airlines will tell you that 98% of lost luggage will be recovered within 24 hours. Of [...]
Cruisin’
Friday, August 24th, 2007One of the best ways to see the world is by sailing in a beautiful cruise ship. The cruise ship industry continues to grow at amazing pace as more and more people discover this relaxing way to see the world. The simple reality is that once you unpack your suitcase your work is done. Your [...]
The BMW of Luggage
Friday, August 17th, 2007Already a big hit in Europe and Asia, Titan luggage made its way to the U.S. this spring. A German-made brand, these cases are constructed of high-tech 100% polycarbonate, a material that has greatly increased in popularity in recent years because it is extremely lightweight (a BIG plus in this new era of airline [...]
Internet in the Air
Monday, August 13th, 2007American Airlines has announced that they will be offering internet access on-board for domestic flights. The partnership with AirCell is unique with its use of cellular technology. A previous attempt by Boeing using satellite technology to provide Internet access to on-board passengers failed when costs proved too high. Business travelers make up [...]
One Comedian’s Take on Baggage Handlers
Friday, August 3rd, 2007A little luggage humor!
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An End to Lost Luggage?
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Heathrow Airport is set to become the largest airport in Europe to test RFID technology on their baggage. How does it work? Bags will be tagged with small RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags as they are checked in. The small tags can transmit information to a RFID reader via radio frequency and let the airport [...]