The Contrarian Traveler
The Contrarian Traveler
Peter Greenberg
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Peter Greenberg
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FAA Funded Temporarily, But Fliers Won't See Any Refunds
President Obama has signed a temporary funding deal for the FAA that the Senate passed, but fliers won't get any refunds on FAA ticket taxes.
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Most-Delayed Airports in America
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its list of the most-delayed airports in America. Here are the worst offenders.
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Cities' Hidden Traveler's Tax
Visiting Chicago for a convention? You'll pay 80 percent more in taxes than you would if the meeting was in Fort Lauderdale. Here's why.
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Airlines Benefit from Tax "Holiday," Not Consumers
The temporary and partial FAA shutdown means government taxes can't be collected. But most airlines aren't pocketing the money anyway.
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Is American Airlines' Big Order a "Game Changer"?
American made aviation history when it announced an $85 billion order of new planes. But don't be fooled: this wasn't about passenger convenience or luxury.
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TSA to End Long Security Lines--For a Few
TSA announced a pilot program to fast track frequent travelers through security, but there are lots of caveats.
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Why Airports Have Had 25,000 Security Breaches Since 2001
A government report shows the extent of the security lapses since 2001. Even more disturbing, a TSA screening program that might have prevented them was never fully implemented.
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Airports on "High Alert," Yet a Stun Gun Found on Plane
Even while security experts report new terrorist plans for possible "belly bombs," security at the airports hasn't improved much.
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TSA's Biggest Security Lapse? No Common Sense
That's how a man managed to board a plane with an old, invalid boarding pass.
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TSA's Latest Security Troubles: Bogus Boarding Pass
The TSA's continuing gaffes reveals how misguided US security procedures are at the nation's airports.
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A Delta Passenger's Urine Soaked Luggage Ordeal
It may sound like urban legend, but Sy Haze says it is all true.
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Delayed or Grounded Flight? Here's Your Plan B
Travel expert Peter Greenberg explains his 3 strategies for getting from Point A to Point B, no matter what.
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Is The Plane of the Future Really What Travelers Want?
Airbus has unveiled a concept for the "plane of the future." But is this razzle-dazzle aircraft really what travelers want, or are there more realistic goals to consider first? Peter Greenberg...
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Airlines Profit from Fees, But Will Travelers Put Up with It?
According to the Department of Transportation, last year, U.S. airlines raked in nearly $5.7 billion in checked-bag and change fees alone. Peter Greenberg reports on whether business travelers...
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Airlines Survey: Customers Still Hate Extra Fees
The latest airline customer satisfaction report shows customers have plenty of the same gripes. Airlines, are you listening?
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No More Pat Downs: Could This Be the End of Airport Security Hassles?
TSA and an international airline group both gave a glimpse of what could be big changes in how travelers go through checkpoints.
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Should Airport Pat Downs be a Felony? Texas Thinks So
Texas legislators want to make TSA pat downs a felony. Though frequent fliers may appreciate the sentiment, is this the logical way to go?
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Air France Flight 447: A Deadly Crash with Lessons
The crash of Air France Flight 447 stumped investigators for more than two years. What steps should airlines take to prevent this from happening again?
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Tips for Flying During the Ash Cloud (and Other Natural Disasters)
Iceland's latest volcano eruption has led to flight cancellations and delays, but savvy travelers have options.
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Iceland's Volcanic Ash: Will Airline Travel Become a Nightmare Again?
Last year an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano closed airspace and was a logistical nightmare for travelers. Could it happen again?
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