When people talk about why they prefer traveling by train—short haul or long distance, it doesn’t matter—they always seem to conclude by saying, “. . . and there’s none of...

Back around the middle of June, I applied for the TSA Pre√, filled out the paperwork, had my fingerprints and handprints taken, and paid the $85 fee. The clerk told...

I am off later tonight for three days in Chicago. The first non-travel day there, Tuesday, will be spent touring the hotel we think will host NARP’s 50th Anniversary Celebration...

Everyone knows there have been horrendous long lines at a number of major U.S. airports as passengers check in and go through airport security.   In particular, reports out of...

Reuters news service has a story out today that includes a shocking number: so far this year, delays in security lines have caused 70,000 American Airlines passengers to miss their...

The travel web sites, and even the local newspapers, are carrying horror stories about delays travelers are facing when going through security—more than three-hours in Denver the other day as...

We all agree that flying isn’t fun anymore. Cramped seating, crowded planes, extra fees … and the dreaded “boarding process” that now takes close to an hour even for routine...

One of the major advantages of traveling by train is not having to empty your pockets, take off your shoes, and pass through a metal detector before boarding. But a...

The years have crept up on me. Arthritis is taking its toll, moving parts are starting to wear out, and my arms are now too short. There is one benefit...

The folks running TSA have announced that they’re going to remove those full body scanners from airport security lines. You know … you step into those devices, raise your arms,...