Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Canada's WestJet Surprises Passengers For Christmas

Passengers on one flight headed to Mount Hope, Ontario, were asked by a virtual Santa-as they were checking in- what they wanted for Christmas. Kids and adults alike asked for everything from socks and underwear to a big TV. When they arrived at their destination, they were surprised with everything they had wanted.

Yes, this is an ad, and a marketing ploy, but what a great one.


Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Airlines Could Ban Carry-On Baggage Due To Terror Threat Over Christmas

Due to a viable threat by Islamic terrorists to blow up 5 Europe-bound passenger planes over Christmas time, there is talk that carry-on baggage and/or electronic devices in the cabin might be banned during that time period.

NPR's Dina Temple-Raston writes, "One remedy under consideration is to ban all carry-on baggage, though there is some question as to whether airlines would push back against such a draconian provision." To be sure, it is highly unlikely we would see a full ban on carry-on luggage across the U.S. around the holidays. The logistics of this kind of action would be very tough to see through in a short amount of time, especially on full flights during the busy Christmas travel week. So don't get distressed about your holiday travel plans just yet.

This might not happen, but if it does, all those I-pads, cell phones, cameras, laptops etc will have to be placed in checked luggage. All those thieves in TSA and baggage handling will be very happy.

More here.