January 11, 2019: Could be — TSA reports they pick up at least 9 loaded guns a day at US airports — travelers passing through security lines seem to “have forgotten” they have the guns or “accidentally” left them in a bag? Even more unloaded guns are found by TSA daily!
Author: Travel Curmudgeon
City in Spain Exiles 5,000 Messy Pigeons?
January 10, 2019: Yup — happened recently in Cadiz, Spain — where city officials “relocated” over 5000 messy, pesky pigeons to an undisclosed location over 500 miles away from their city. City officials call their pigeons “flying rats” and now plan the relocations as an annual event. London now fines anyone seen feeding a pigeon $500. Hopefully the Spanish birds are happy in their new isolated mountain home?
Spilled Chocolate Closes Street in Germany?
January 9, 2019: Happened recently in Westoennen, Germany, when a local chocolate factory had a major spill from their mixing equipment and over ONE TON of hot chocolate rolled out on to the street. When it hit the chilled pavement it quickly froze — much to the enjoyment of locals and fire fighters who had to pry the “tasty” chocolate off the pavement with shovels — a sweet time was enjoyed by all!
Hotels Add On-Site Skill Events to Keep Travelers Occupied
… and of course build incremental revenue. Activities could include: cheese-making classes, sailing, cooking and even painting — on the beach if one is nearby! Watch the costs and price add-ons!
Britain and US Good to Go for Post-Brexit Flight Deal
January 7, 2019: The US and Britain have reached a deal that will protect travel flights between the 2 countries post-Brexit — thats good news for the 20 million air travelers who fly between the 2 countries every year — as well as more than 900,000 pounds of cargo! Worth a “spot of tea” don’t you think?
Is a Quick $25 Nap Worth It?
December 14, 2018: A New York mattress company is offering Manhattan naps — for $25 you can try for a 45 minute nap in your own private darkened space. They say the $25 gets you peace and quiet for 45 minutes — body lotions, skin balms, jammies and a toothbrush are all extra!
AirBNB to Build Own Homes to Rent?
December 13, 2018: The new project is called, “Backyard” and Airbnb says they will be building these small houses for owners who want to rent out rooms and share living spaces with the owner. They say it’s to offer “flexible living spaces” for owners and travelers — AirBnb, and this concept, not a TC favorite!!!
Pilot Falls Asleep and Misses Landing Airport?
December 12, 2018: Yup — really happed — somewhere in Australia recently — the pilot of a small 2 engine plane took a nap — and flew over 50 miles past his landing destination — was a charter flight and management explained, “you know, sometimes, these things just happen.” Oh my!!!
Great White Shark to Take to the Skies?
Regional jet manufacturer Embraer is set to build a new small jet — appropriately named “the profit hunter” (customer airlines will love that, not sure about the passengers?) and it will be painted to look like a Great White Shark! Hopefully this design and paint thinking works out and no “splash” back from flyers?
TC Announces Travel Mantra for 2019
December 10, 2018: Never — ever — fly first class— it ruins flying in coach forever!!!