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Useful Travel Links

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Sep, 2009 | No Comments

Useful Travel Links

U.S. Customs & Border Protection
US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Transportation Security Administration
Airport Security Checkpoint Wait Times
World Time Server
Worldwide Country Facts
State Dept. Travel Warnings
Passport Information
List of state consumer affairs offices
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Fly-Rights-A Consumer Guide to Air Travel: Guide to passenger’s rights from the Aviation Consumer Protection Division of the U.S. Department [...]

Know Before You Go: Unlock the Secrets of Your Home Airport

Posted by A Broader View in Travel on 01. Apr, 2009 | No Comments

Every terminal has tricks that savvy fliers can use to save time and reduce hassles, says one seasoned traveler. Find out how to get a leg up on your fellow passengers during the holiday season.
It’s a busy Friday evening at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and I’ve just flown in from London. More than 300 of [...]