a different kind of travel
The Associated Press is reporting on a recently published study that confirms “what some experts have been saying for years,” namely, that flying in a window seat might help travelers avoid the flu and/or colds.
Lead researcher Vicki Stover Hertzberg of Emory University, says,
get in that window seat and don’t move.
You can read the complete article here.
Delta Airlines has published the following:
Effective July 19, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require additional screening measures for customers flying on international flights bound for the U.S. These screening measures pertain to any departure point where a passport is required to reenter the U.S. Customers flying to the U.S. from an international airport are encouraged to arrive to the airport at least three (3) hours prior to departure to allow time to clear security.
Advice to Customers Flying on International Flights Inbound to the U.S.
Sunset over the Mediterranean Sea at Netanya, Israel.
Many of our tour participants think only of desert sands when they think of Israel. A trip to Israel shatters so many misconceptions …
Touchpoint Israel has published a nice article highlighting “8 Beautiful Beaches to Visit in Israel this Summer.”
A day at the beach is one of the highlights of summer for children and their parents. With 140 beaches boasting plenty of sand for digging, calm surf, warm water temperatures, and strong breezes for kite-flying, Israel is perfect for a sunny family day at the shore.
Read more … click here.
Blowing the shofar on Rosh HaShanah 2016. Photo: open source Wikimedia Commons.
Many of our participants want to buy a shofar (ram’s horn) as a souvenir of their visit to Israel. Whether you intend to actually blow the shofar or simply display it in your home/office, this article “4 Shofar types: How to choose the perfect shofar?” may help you make a better decision on what to purchase.
Just when you thought airlines had done everything they could to make flying as torturous as possible, they have thought of something else … Basic Economy. One of the new efforts to “provide more options for passengers” that many airlines have embraced is a new category of economy, which they identify as “Basic Economy.” It has even less flair than Economy. “Is that possible?” you might be wondering. In a word, YES. And, unfortunately, many group contracts are issued for Basic Economy.
Apparently too many passengers have protested that they had no idea of the latest restrictions that are found in Basic Economy, so airlines are requiring travel agents to tell their clients about Basic Economy. (Don’t say, you haven’t been warned.)
United Airlines
1. No seat selection: Seats are assigned by United at check-in and families and groups traveling together are not guaranteed to sit together.
2. No full-sized carry-on bag: A passenger may travel with only one personal item that fits under the seat in front of him or her.
3. No changes and no refunds: Ticket changes and refunds are not allowed except as stated in the United 24-hour flexible booking policy.
4. No upgrades and certain MileagePlus® member benefits are not available: MileagePlus® members, including Premier® members, will not receive Premier qualifying credit or lifetime miles; paid, earned, complimentary or mileage upgrades; or Economy Plus® seating benefits.
Delta Airlines
1. No Seat Assignments until after check in.
2. Passengers traveling together including families may not sit together.
3. No Refunds or Exchanges.
4. Last Zone boarding.
5. No paid or complementary upgrades.
6. No preferred seats including with medallion status
American Airlines
1. Only 1 carry on item that fits under the seat in front of you; you will have no access to overhead bins.
2. Seats assigned at check-in.
3. Fees to choose a specific seat.
4. Not eligible for upgrades.
5. No flight changes or refunds.
6. Board in last group.
