Tripso Weekend/September 1, 2007
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Tripso Columns
Traveler comments that make you say ‘Duh!’
David Letterman has his “Stupid Pet Tricks.” Now, John Frenaye has his “Stupid Traveler Tricks.” Well, maybe not “tricks,” but these traveler comments are definitely enough to make you shake your head. It will make you wonder how these people make it out of the garage in the morning, much less navigate the complex world of travel. (John Frenaye)
Oops, wrong hotel
He thought he had reserved a room at the Days Inn in Franklin, Ind. Instead, he had booked a room at the Days Inn in Franklin, Ky. Now Days Inn won’t fix the mistake, insisting that his reservation is nonrefundable. Is Pradeep Sanghvi out of luck? (Christopher Elliott)
No secret watch lists!
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security placed a notice in the Federal Register outlining a plan to expand the department’s uses of the personal information it has collected about foreign travelers entering and departing the United States. In a separate notice, the department also outlined plans to exempt this information from the Freedom of Information Act, effectively making it top-secret. Charlie Leocha thinks it may be time to call your congressman. (Charles Leocha)
Labor Day air travel: how to survive
The end-of-summer travel season sits on the horizon, wiping the last sweaty drips of frustration from its brow. It’s the time of year that airline workers hope will pass quickly. Indeed, they look forward to Labor Day almost as much as beach-weary parents look forward to the first day of school. James Wysong reprises some tips for surviving the busy travel weekend. (James Wysong)
Beat the post-cruise blues
Have you just returned from a cruise to a stack of bills and a windowsill full of dead plants? Does the prospect of doing all that laundry make you want to go straight to bed? Our condolences, matey — you’ve got the Post-Cruise Blues. Anita Dunham-Potter has some advice. (Anita Dunham-Potter)
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This week in travel
Train crash in Brazil leaves 8 dead
A speeding train carrying hundreds of commuters slammed into an empty train near Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, killing eight people and injuring more than 80, officials said.
Headwear screening policy under scrutiny
A new airport screening policy for turbans and other headwear has the country’s Sikhs concerned they are being unfairly targeted.
AAA expecting dip in Labor Day travel
Fewer Americans plan to travel by car this Labor Day weekend, AAA says, despite gas prices that are about a dime lower than a year ago.
Bigger than Vegas? That’s Macao’s bet
Thanks to China’s passion for gambling, Macao is on its way to becoming the global leader in the industry.
Airport shoe scanner put on hold
Airline passengers hoping to someday go through security without ever having to take their shoes off will have to wait: The nation’s airport security chief says a new shoe-scanning machine needs improvement.
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