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Comment on First Flight out of SFB – Better than Expected! by Michael

Michael — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:17 +0000

We appreciate your comments and details of your positive experience through Orlando Sanford (SFB). Keep in mind that while we are a little further to the Disney area than MCO, our passengers can actually get to Disney quicker due to our speed of processing with a simple intuitive layout and short walking distances.

Remember, we are SFB: Simpler. Faster. Better.

Comment on First Flight out of SFB – Better than Expected! by Max M

Max M — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:47:06 +0000

Since discounter Allegiant Air has a quasi-hub here, I don’t see the attraction of many of the legacy carriers to Sanford anytime soon. But one can hope.

Comment on First Flight out of SFB – Better than Expected! by Ari

Ari — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:30:54 +0000

Perhaps you could credit the miles to AS and work on MVP levels as well?

Comment on Booking (Un)Success — It’s Not in the Stars for Hotels or Cars for Me by Si @thedepartureboard.com

Si @thedepartureboard.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:49 +0000

My broadband was down, so couldn’t even book if I wanted to!

love the blog, kind regards, Si

Comment on Booking (Un)Success — It’s Not in the Stars for Hotels or Cars for Me by Mark B.

Mark B. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:30:35 +0000

Interesting…I had the same issue trying to book a reward stay at hilton.com!

Comment on Booking (Un)Success — It’s Not in the Stars for Hotels or Cars for Me by Mike

Mike — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:14:44 +0000

So i forgot to pay the bills. Internet is down until i do. Try again in the morning

Comment on Booking (Un)Success — It’s Not in the Stars for Hotels or Cars for Me by Claire

Claire — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:13:30 +0000

Yeah… I’m gettng the same issue on the Marriott site tonight.

Comment on I Got Scanned by TSA on a Day When Radiation Overdose was Reported by Manufacturers of ThruScan Walk-Through Metal Detectors, Hand-Held Metal Detectors, Security Metal Detection Equipment for Military and Police Security Checkpoint Screening and Concealed Weapons Detection

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:59:52 +0000

ELEKTRAL A.S. the Manufacturers and Exporters of the ThruScan MultiZone Walk-Through Metal Detectors is now offering newly developed advanced series Security Metal Detectors to meet with the expectations of the demanding Security Professionals Worldwide.
This Special Package consists of the DVR System Embedded to the WTMD Main Board, the Camera Assembly, Camera and the SD Card Storage Media as well as the TV Out Video Connection Sockets to connect your Walk-Through Metal Detector to a TV. You may use the provided IRDA Remote Controller to access settings of your WTMD and the Video Prosecution Unit as well as browse through images of alarmed visitors. Alarmed visitors images/video are automatically captured with a time-stamp and saved in 2 GB SD Card up to ~30.000 images. System allows recording of All Visitors/Alarmed Visitors Only with a time-stamp and queue number. This package is only available with sX, s15-i and sX-i walk-through metal detector models.
The system developed by ELEKTRAL A.S. offers increased security, enhanced metal detection possibilities with an improved deterrent application in conjunction with the Real-Time Video Prosecution Unit
Visitors are expected to remove all personal metal belongings and leave them on Object Sliding Tables before proceeding to Walk-Through Metal Detector entrance. This will increase the efficiency of the usage of Security Metal Detectors and proper concealed weapons detection procedures. Quality Walk-Through Metal Detectors in the market allows the Security Screening Checkpoint Law Enforcement officers to adjust the Sensitivity Level as per their security concern. This allows user adjustable sensitivity settings for certain threat objects.
ThruScan/sX and advanced Series SMART DETECTORs have the Superior Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment feature enabling automatic security level assignment for target metallic objects. Also remote access via PC to Walk-Through Metal Detectors is a requirement in todays challenging security industry. The ThruScan/sX and advanced Series also allows remote access possibilities via RS 232 Connection and/or Network Connection using an Ethernet Port. A Scada Software is commonly in use to access electronic devices remotely. The SRC SCADA Remote Control System of the ThruScan/sX and advanced Series Walk-Through Metal Detectors enables you to access the Settings of the WTMD, control and change all the settings, view traffic counters, reset the counter values and or change the Settings of the WTMD including Sensitivity Level Settings.
ThruScan Security Metal Detectors has also IRDA – Pilot Remote Control Unit for the ease of Operators on site. It also is an important measure that your Walk-Through Metal Detector should have Continuous LED Zone Indicators on Both Side Panels, providing increased visibility and target location. The reliability and robust design and continuous operation is another important issue you should consider. The ThruScan/sX and advanced Series are equipped with Built-in UPS System enabling continuous operation against electricity Cut Offs etc. power failures and/or sabotage risk.
(The Official Website of the Manufacturer)

Comment on CNBC’s Quiz: How Much of a Road Warrior Are You? by Kris Ziel

Kris Ziel — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:35:05 +0000

Well I got not eligible, I’m probably not even a frequent flyer. +1 for the random column.

Comment on CNBC’s Quiz: How Much of a Road Warrior Are You? by Andy

Andy — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:11:55 +0000

I think Platinum is by invitation only ;-P