Personal Battery Pack Catches Fire on Airplane – Injures Four
There’s a reason lithium ion batteries are prohibited in checked bags….
Autoslash saves the day again (to the tune of $483.98)
I have been using Autoslash to save money on my car rental reservations for years now. It saved the day once again, to the tune of nearly $500 on our latest trip…
Kickstarter: HEIPI – The Most Compact 3-in-1 travel tripod
It’s already been backed to the tune of over $1M, but now you have the chance to get your hands on the HEIPI travel tripod – the world’s most compact…
Miller… Party of 2… Please Make Your Way to Gate 9…
Landing 18 minutes before my connection was scheduled to take off (at a terminal a half mile away). It’s the first time I’ve ever heard them page me over the airport intercom.
NBA player loses his passport; nearly misses his game in Paris
A 19 year old NBA player lost his passport on the eve of his team’s game in Paris. He was unable to fly with the team, but thankfully he was …
Why Do Some Airlines Weigh Passengers?
There are many factors that determine an airplane’s ability to safely fly. While some airlines weigh passengers before takeoff, there is currently…
Convert Radisson Rewards points to Choice Privileges (now live!)
You can now transfer Radisson Rewards Americas points to Choice Privileges points, at a rate of 2:1. The ability to transfer is now live, so you’ll want to …
Honolulu The Plumeria Lounge review – HNL Airport Priority Pass
If you’re flying from Honolulu Hawaii, you’ll want to read my Priority Pass HNL lounge review of The Plumeria Lounge, for information on wifi, food, amenities and …
Kickstarter – HooKee: The World’s First Smart Portable Gym
If you’re like me, it can be a challenge to keep up with exercise while traveling. This new Kickstarter has a plan for how to easily exercise while on the go…
Kickstarter: SENSE3 Charging Pad – no-look wireless charging pad
You only have a few days left to back this wireless charging pad that bills itself as the ultimate charging solution for Apple, Android and Qi devices
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