The Encounter: Being Kicked Off a Flight by TSA
- At November 01, 2012
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Russia
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On our second trip to Russia The Husband and I boarded our United flight, settled into our seats and took a deep breath. We were on our way. Or so we thought… When you’re flying into Moscow from the US you’re usually the minority on-board. At the time we weren’t allowed to discuss why we [...]
Satisfaction with Airport Security Increases (Yes, really?)
- At June 13, 2012
- By Elaine Schoch
- In business travel, travel news
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By Elaine N. Schoch How happy are you about taking your shoes off when going through airport security? Or being selected for the full-body scan? Apparently U.S. travelers don’t mind this and many other security precautions. In fact, two-thirds (66.2%) of U.S. travelers indicate they are “satisfied” with the level of security at airports – [...]
Alec Baldwin and American Airlines, the saga continues
- At December 12, 2011
- By Elaine Schoch
- In travel news
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By Elaine N. Schoch So just how serious do you take the warnings about turning off your cell phone and other electrical devices are when you’re flying? Apparently, Alec Baldwin doesn’t think they’re serious… Last week he was kicked off an American Airlines flight for not turning off his cell phone. This isn’t the first [...]
Go TSA!
- At November 22, 2010
- By Elaine Schoch
- In travel news
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By Elaine N. Schoch When you make Saturday Night Live, you know you’ve made it. Go TSA! http://www.hulu.com/embed/5–SjpxYw7Kc5R6ff_y1qw With the busiest travel days of the year quickly approaching Americans will be subjected to the new screening procedures introduced last month (yes, last month) – full body scanners that as Stephen Colbert said, “x-ray your x-rated [...]
