Congrats to LAX?

October 1, 2018: Los Angeles International Airport has been selected as one of the worst airports in the USA — only one ranking above Newark International Airport— the worst airport in the country! LAX is consistently under construction, confusing, lacks adequate gate and seating space — and drop off and arrival traffic a war zone— and its going to get worse with most airlines adding more service— be prepared to be frustrated!!!

Who is Really Bad at Keeping Track of Your Checked Bag?

September 27, 2018: American departures from “always foggy or delayed” SFO has the worst baggage record! System wide, your best bet for arriving at your destination with your luggage is to travel on Delta, Spirit or Jet Blue. The odds are in your favor — over 90% that you and your bag arrive at the same destination airport you do — and at the same time!!!

Resort Fees Hit New Highs

September 26, 2018: The dreaded resort fee — paying for things you expect to be part of your daily room charge — are reaching new $$ highs around the US. Miami leads the way with one hotel’s daily resort fee now topping $160 A DAY — in Orlando, daily resort fees can be in excess of $80 — watch out for more of the same in Las Vegas, New York and Honolulu. Protest these fees when you check out — many times you can get them reduced or removed — don’t be bashful!

New Hot Spot for Bugs and Germs When You Travel

September 24, 2018: Airport security is in place to protect you — but might also make you sick? Where are the most germs looking for you at the airport — the heavily used and reused plastic trays used to collect laptops, shoes, coats, handbags, what ever as you pass through security check points — WORLDWIDE!  These trays are “supposedly” scheduled for steam cleaning several times a year — but who’s keeping track? More than half of the luggage trays checked were found to have some type of virus — more than airport toilet seats.