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Further Restrictions for UK (Tier 2) Work Visa Candidates

2011-10-18T21:58:07+00:00

If you’re a planning to work in the UK under the Tier 2 UK Work Visa category, you’ll need to read this…

Passport Agencies Closed for Columbus Day

2011-10-10T16:06:57+00:00

If you need a passport today, you’re out of luck. All federal offices are closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Fine Dining is coming to an Airport near You

2011-07-20T21:38:30+00:00

Fine dining and airports typically don’t go together. Most of the fast food fare offered at major airports is just what harried passengers are seeking after being cramped in coach for a five-hour flight from New York. This logic rings true but that hasn’t stopped several major international airports from partnering with world class chefs to open up five-star restaurants.

TSA Offers Passengers More Privacy during Screenings

2011-07-20T21:24:10+00:00

Over the past several months, a record amount of complaints have filed into the Transportation Security Administration office regarding the humiliation, degradation and frustration surrounding current screening practices at most major US airports. In response to the growing complaints, the TSA decided to modify the process by giving passengers more privacy during pat-downs and full-body scans.

The 2012 Olympic Games in London Equals Poor Transportation

2011-07-19T21:36:04+00:00

As the anticipation for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London mounts, so does the trepidation regarding the city’s public transportation system. Many Londoners are worried about how well the subway system will hold up when the onslaught of Olympic Game ticket holders arrive. Much of the fear is based on current issues and problems that plague the subway system on a daily basis.

Expedited Screening May Be Coming to an Airport Near You

2011-07-18T17:26:23+00:00

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will be the testing ground for a new, speedier version of the traditional TSA screening service that so many travelers lament. According to a recent article in the AJC.com, Delta and American Airlines have jumped on board to help promote this new service

Airlines Soon May Be Forced to Refund Baggage Fees for Lost Luggage

2011-07-18T16:54:11+00:00

With the rising cost of airline fees already hitting American travelers’ pockets pretty hard, there is a new push for airlines to start refunding baggage fees when travelers’ luggage doesn’t arrive on time as promised. Currently, there are no laws in place that force airlines to pay refunds to travelers who lose their luggage or have to wait for their luggage to arrive.

Slow Summer Travel Season Due to Sluggish Economy

2011-07-15T22:33:17+00:00

The summer months are considered the busiest travel season of the year. Children are out of school and most people schedule their vacations during the summer season. This year has been a considerably slow summer as many Americans have opted to forgo traveling or are staying close to home due to current economic conditions.

Delta Airlines Considers Dropping 24 Small Cities from Route

2011-07-15T22:19:14+00:00

Delta Airlines announced this afternoon their plans to drop several flights and eliminate certain planes from their roster. Due to a lack of sales and poor profitability, many of the small flights in states such as Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Minnesota and Mississippi.

Angelenos Prepare for “Carmaggedon”.

2011-07-14T22:35:44+00:00

As if traffic in Los Angeles wasn’t already bad enough, news that a 10-mile stretch of the 405 is shutting down from Friday –Monday makes the idea of traffic jams sound like child’s play. The DOT is shutting the area known as the Sepulveda Pass down this coming weekend in order to blow up a bridge that will help widen the freeway.