21 May 2013

TSA Pre-Check Now Speeds International Travelers Through Airport Security – Forbes.com

The average amount of time, in minutes, it takes me to get through security using TSA Pre-Check. (Photo credit: Andrew Bender)

The average amount of time, in minutes, it takes me to get through security using TSA Pre-Check. (Photo credit: Andrew Bender)

About the best news – OK, about the only good news – for air travelers in the last few years has been TSA Pre-Check, which allows passengers to speed through security at dozens of U.S. airports without removing shoes, laptop bags and light outerwear. Domestic travelers love it, but international travelers were stuck in the slow lane. Thankfully, that’s changed.

Read the rest of the story on my  Forbes Seat 1A column.

14 Feb 2013

American Airlines And US Airways Merge: Passengers, Watch Out. – Forbes.com

The airline industry’s worst kept secret is finally out: today American Airlines and US Airways formally announced plans to merge into the world’s largest airline, under the name American Airlines. Experts say that passengers have reason to be concerned over fares and service.

Read the full story on my Forbes Seat 1A blog.

02 Nov 2012

Amsterdam To Weed Smokers: Party On – Forbes

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Pot smokers, you can chill now. Amsterdam has been given a reprieve from the Netherlands’ ban on foreigners purchasing marijuana and hashish in its famous “coffeeshops.”

Read the full story on my Forbes Seat 1A blog

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19 Sep 2012

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The World’s Top 10 Cities For Street Food – Forbes

30 Aug 2012

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Liverpool Residents To Beatles Tourists: ‘Get Back’ – Forbes

01 Aug 2012

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17 Jul 2012

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Ouch! Needles Found In Sandwiches On Delta Flights – Forbes.com

15 Jul 2012

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London Newspaper Comes Out Against Rain – Forbes

18 May 2012

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The World’s Most Scenic Workouts – Forbes.com

01 May 2012

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Dutch Government To Foreigners: No More Weed For You – Forbes

01 May 2012

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Rail Renewal

03 Apr 2012

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13 Feb 2012

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