Back after a longer-than-planned absence, this episode is recorded at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, CA. We talk about the TSA’s return to a hard line on shoes, the thing I miss most when I’m off the road, and the latest way for airlines to raise cash from their frequent flyer programs. Here’s a direct link to the podcast file.

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Back in front of the microphone after a week off, it’s been a light travel week. A quick down-&-back to Tampa offers the opportunity to take a 20-minute vacation on the Gulf of Mexico. A flight attendant on my flight back from Houston last week gives a smooth performance in passenger care, and a couple of listeners contribute to the lastest installment of Travel Tech. Here’s a direct link to the podcast file.

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