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Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need to Know

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need to KnowGlobal warming and climate change apparently also contribute to air turbulence, and the latest research shows the most turbulent flight routes for the past year. They include: Milan in Italy to both Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland Routes from Chongqing and Chengdu in China From Osaka in Japan From Santiago in Chile Forewarned may be... The post Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need

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AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for...

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2025/01/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for TravelersIf you’re like me, you approach air travel with this caution: There are only two kinds of airline bags…carry-on and lost. But if you have to check your bags — and I admit I often check bags — the advent of AirTags has certainly helped locate lost luggage. In many cases, travelers know before the... The post AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for Travelers appeared

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Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to Know

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2025/01/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to KnowPlanning a road trip in your own car or a rental vehicle? The days of throwing quarters into toll baskets are nearly over, and we’re now in the age of cashless tolls. If you have a registered toll payment account in your city, it’s easier than ever. But if you’re traveling out... The post Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to Know appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024

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2025/01/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Theodora Rellos! Theodora writes, “This is a photo of the former guild houses at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium lit for Christmas.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo and story to: photocontest@petergreenberg.com. The post Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024 appeared first on Peter

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Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/01

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past?When was the last time you tried to recline your seat in coach? Or, perhaps a better question: did the seat even recline more than an inch? As airlines continue to add more seats to the back of their planes, it’s become nearly impossible to recline comfortably. Even if the seat does recline, you... The post Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past? appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed Flights

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed FlightsThere’s some good news for travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed cash compensation for passengers — between $200 and $775 — for delayed flights. Under the new rules, if your domestic flight is delayed between 3 to 6 hours, you’re entitled to up to $300. Longer delays trigger compensation of up to $775. ... The post US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed

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Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid Surprises

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2024/12/20

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid SurprisesFor many of us, travel insurance remains a confusing, unclear, and often frustrating part of our travel experience. More and more travelers are discovering their claims have been denied. One reason? They didn’t read the policy before buying the insurance. That’s not always easy to do, especially online. Or, they had a pre-existing medical condition.... The post Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid Surprises appeared

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Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t Miss

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2024/12/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t MissIf you dress properly, it’s time to travel and participate in some very interesting — some might say unusual — winter festivals. In Nederland, Colorado, you can celebrate Grandpa Bredo, who is cryogenically frozen at the Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival. Participate in their coffin races or enjoy the parade of hearses. In Anchorage, Alaska,... The post Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t Miss

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Peter Answers Your Questions — December 17, 2024

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2024/12/18

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — December 17, 2024This week, Peter answered your questions from the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France. Peter answers your questions on refunds on cruises, baggage tracking devices, and more. Each week during our CBS Radio Show, Eye on Travel, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask Peter your own travel questions by emailing him at peter@petergreenberg.com or... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — December

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Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees

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2024/12/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees I’ve always said that friends don’t let friends fly basic economy. And now, here’s another reason. Just when you thought airline charges couldn’t get worse, one airline will now start charging for carry-on bags. If you’re flying basic economy on Air Canada, the airline will charge extra if you bring on any carry-on bag larger... The post Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — December 17, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/16

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — December 17, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Chrissy Westra! She titles this one, “Looking through an arch at Arches National Park.” “Driving from Boulder, CO to Moab, UT was truly a spectacular experience,” she writes. “To do this you must first drive through mountain passes at elevations of 11,000 ft or more. We experienced snow, sleet,... The post Photo of the Week — December 17,

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Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing

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2024/12/15

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing It’s ski season! But what if there’s less snowfall this year or the conditions aren’t right for making snow? Or what if you just don’t ski? In Breckenridge, Colorado, you can take a 2-hour zipline tour through the mountains. In Mont Tremblant, Quebec, take an off-road guided ATV tour along the northern edge of this... The post Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Carlton Cannes — December 14, 2024

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2024/12/14

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Carlton Cannes — December 14, 2024This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the legendary Carlton hotel in Cannes, France and the International Luxury Travel Market. I have all the travel updates — new Air Canada rules on carry-on bags, elite status match from major airlines, and a surprising passenger survey on reclining passenger seats. Jason Wynn, Head of... The post Eye on Travel — Carlton Cannes

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Why You Should Check In ASAP

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Why You Should Check In ASAPYou have an airline reservation. You’ve picked your seat. But how far in advance should you actually check in for your flight? The answer is simple, and it’s often crucial: you should check in for your flight the moment that option is available to you. For a number of reasons: on first-come, first-served airlines, you’ll... The post Why You Should Check In ASAP appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Airport Wait Times: The Good and the Bad

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airport Wait Times: The Good and the BadAirports are usually judged on on-time performance — how quickly planes push back from the gate and depart. But what about the airports with the longest wait times before you ever get to a departure gate or after you land — for security checks and passport clearance? The airport with the longest wait time? That... The post Airport Wait Times: The Good and the Bad appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Where to Stream It

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Where to Stream It You may think you know this place, with its music, food, and legendary festivals. But I’ll show you a side of Louisiana that you never knew existed. So get ready to uncover an ancient past and witness a cutting-edge future, in a place where the surprises are as vibrant and diverse as its many cultures.... The post HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Where to Stream It appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Southwest Airlines Changes In-Flight Procedures

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Southwest Airlines Changes In-Flight Procedures We hear the announcements every time we fly, as the pilots prepare for landing. At about 8,000 feet, flight attendants will tell you to fasten seat belts, raise your seats to the upright position, return tray tables, and put your laptops away. Now, one airline, Southwest, has changed the rules. Until recently, that in-flight announcement... The post Southwest Airlines Changes In-Flight Procedures

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Photo of the Week — December 11, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — December 11, 2024Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Wyman Lee! Wyman writes, “I title this: Life in Alignment…taken on a sailing trip in Greece off the island of Santorini. It’s meant to capture true relaxation from a well-planned and well-deserved trip.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo... The post Photo of the Week — December 11, 2024

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New UK Travel Requirement E.T.A.

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2024/12/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - New UK Travel Requirement E.T.A. If you’re planning to travel to the United Kingdom anytime soon, a travel caution: Effective January 8th, any U.S. citizen landing at a U.K. airport will need an E.T.A — otherwise known as an Electronic Travel Authorization. And you’ll need to get this E.T.A. before you depart the U.S. You can apply online, and it costs... The post New UK Travel Requirement E.T.A. appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Skip Long Lines with Preclearance

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Skip Long Lines with Preclearance It’s a problem that continues to confront U.S. citizens returning to America: long lines at immigration. But smart travelers know about a program that’s actually been around since 1952 — it’s called Preclearance, and it’s available in airports in Canada, Ireland, Bermuda, the Bahamas, even Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. It allows passengers... The post Skip Long Lines with Preclearance appeared first on

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