Travel Week in Review – September 29th, 2023

The list of participating airlines in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck program just got longer. According to the agency it has added for more international airlines to its roster as part of its ongoing expansion efforts, a win for travelers who often fly overseas. To the uninitiated, signing up for TSA PreCheck is probably the best thing you can do for yourself as a frequent traveler. Read More…

The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States will launch Friday when Florida’s Brightline begins running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph (200 kph). It’s a $5 billion bet Brightline’s owner, Fortress Investment Group, is making, believing that 8 million people annually will take the 3.5-hour, 235-mile (378-kilometer) trip… Read More…

As bellhops grabbed my bags, a valet driver swiped my car keys, and a receptionist handed me a key to my room at The Little Nell, a five-star hotel in Aspen, Colorado, I was already feeling the pressure of time. Check-in for the luxury hotel had started at 4 p.m., and my friend and I arrived just before 5 p.m. This meant we had already lost a precious hour of our $848 stay. Since this was only my second time in a five-star hotel, I planned to… Read More…

Geography is an incredibly fascinating subject that encompasses a vast array of information about you planet’s physical and human systems. It is a subject that can change our perspective and broaden our understanding of the world we live in. This post will explore 17 intriguing geography facts that will leave you in awe of our planet’s wonders. From the world’s deepest ocean trench to the highest mountain peak, these facts will shed light on some of the most incredible natural phenomena that exist within our planet. Read More…

The head of Delta Air Lines said the carrier is rethinking the changes to its loyalty program for next year… “No question we probably went too far in doing that,” CEO Ed Bastian told the Atlanta Rotary Club, according to the Associated Press. “I think we moved too fast, and we are looking at it now.” Bastian added the company has “received a lot of feedback” and said Delta would be making “modifications” to the program changes. However, he didn’t specify what the modifications would be or give an exact date when… Read More…