Air travelers across the country are scrambling to find flights to and from their destination after Old Man Winter struck once again the first weekend and week of March. As of 9…
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Demonstrations in Thailand Spawn Travel Warnings
Several countries issued travel warnings this week because of protestor demonstrations in Bangkok, Thailand. The country’s Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul told reporters that on Wednesday nine countries had officially issued travel warnings…
Airlines to Allow Personal Electronics throughout Flight
On Thursday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced that it will soon allow passengers to use their personal electronic devices throughout a flight. This would include takeoff, landing, and taxiing in addition…
Increasing Misconduct by U.S. TSA Workers Raise Travelers’ Concerns
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to draw attention and concern among travelers and U.S. Government Officials. The latest report came Friday with the arrest of a Federal Air Marshal for…
Kenya Tourism Industry May See Slight Drop In Numbers After Mall Attack
Kenya’s tourism sector had been rising steadily over the past 10 years. However, analysts are worried that Kenya’s tourism industry will take a hit after the Somali-armed group Al-Shabab overtook the upscale…
U.S. State Department Declares Travel Warning
On Friday, the U.S. State Department declared travel warnings for all U.S. Citizens either living or traveling abroad. Concurrent with the warnings was the announcement of closure for 21 of its embassies…
Survey: UK Best Place To Do Shopping In Europe
The best place to shop in Europe is Britain. That’s according to information from the most recent EuroTrack survey from YouGov. The survey keeps tabs on public opinion from the following countries:…
Thailand Eyes Medical Insurance for Tourists to Thailand
Earlier this month, the Thailand Public Health Minister, Mr. Pradit Sinthawanarong proposed at a meeting in Bangkok a scheme that would require the purchase of travel and health insurance for tourists to…
AA Looks To Boost On-Time Arrival Rates With Change To Boarding
American Airlines realizes that more suitcases coming onboard planes means more time it takes to get people boarded. Therefore, the airline is allowing folks who have small carry-on items to board before…
Chinese Ice Cave Startles Tourists
People are still marveling at the scenic ice caves in northern China. Recently pictures have emerged of these ice caves where the ice is said to be over three million years old. …