This Week In Travel

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of nerdseyeview.comPam MandelThis Week's News:    * No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010    * Pirates take record 1,181 hostages in 2010    * Report: Cruise ship blasted pirates with sonic weapon    * Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport    * Spanish Judge Nixes 'Unfair' Airline Fee    * Marriott Bans Porn In Hotels    * Large hotel chain to start phasing out porn in 2013    * Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Over Beverage Cart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Tim Leffel This Week's News A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs Southwest Airlines pilot holds plane for murder victim’s family Can you name the countries mentioned by the New York Times less than Paris Hilton? TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System Safety in Mexico Snake Lost on Train in Boston Report: Pirates pursue cruise ship in Indian Ocean Picks of the week Gary - Delta iphone app Jen - Airfare watchdog $582 to London with 7 day stay LAX/London Chris - Sit on luggage Tim - nPower Peg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com This Week's Stories    * Spilled Coffee Caused United Plane To Divert    * Hijacker Overpowered on Norway-Turkey Flight    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Man boards plane at IAH with loaded gun in carry-on    * Al Qaeda threat involving hotels buffets 'credible,' report says    * Man Tries to Bring Turkey On Plane    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Virgin Atlantic blames weather, dodges compensation    * American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub    * Drunk Man Kills Shark By Jumping On Head    * Tampa Airport Affected by Earth's Moving Magnetic Pole…Huh?This Week's Tips    * Gary - Photoshop CS5    * Jen - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas    * Chris - WorkSnug, The Geography of Bliss    * Sean - Have a positive outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Johnny Jet from JohnnyJet.com This Year's Predictions Gary - 1) Google will keep moving into travel, as will Apple, 2) TSA will pull back, 3) Big year for travel bloggers Chris - 1) American will come back to Expedia and Orbitz, 2) Liquids ban will go away, 3) Will still make big cruise ships Johnny - 1) Airlines remove from booking sites like Expedia, 2) More airlines will move staff on Twitter, 3) More hotels offer free internet Jen - 1) There will be a rise of a middle luxury industry, 2) Spirit and Ryan Air will keep annoying people, 3) More travel website startups Favorite Places of 2011 Gary - South Africa, Spain, Chris - Egypt, Colorado Johnny - Estonia, Bora Bora, Oman Jen - Lake Como, Namour, Belgium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With today's Guest Spud Hilton of the San Francisco ChronicleNational Geographic / Linblad ExpeditionHero Helmet CamOlympus LS10 Lumix LX 3Blue Yeti MicrophoneSn Francisco Chronicle 2010 Geography Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week's Guest: Kim Mance of TBEX and Galavanting.com Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com Worst Moments in Travel SmarterTravel.com Enhanced Pat Downs Ryanair takes people to wrong island….and leaves them there Spirit Air's "Oil on our Beaches Sale" Disguised Passenger Boards Plane, Changes Face American Airline's 'Your Choice' Seating Steven Slater, JetBlue Standup Seating Ryanair's Pay-Per-Pee Toilets Scheme Spirit's Pilot Strike Communication British Airways Accidentally Terrifies Passengers Spirit's Carry-on Bag Fee Is Good For You! Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull Airline Survey Google Places blocked from using TripAdvisor reviews Shark kills German tourist at Egyptian resort Sorry for the delay we're having problems loading the cheetah, says Qantas Picks of the Week Gary - Instagr.am Chris - Friendly iPad App Kim - Hulu Plus Jodi - Safety whistle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guests: Kara Williams of TheVacationGals.com and PracticalTravelGear.com Trey Ratcliff of StuckInCustoms.com Jen DVD: An Idiot Abroad TekCharge MP1800 Ultimate Memory Foam Neck Pillow Sephora clear makeup bag Kikkerland Travel Scale Kara Reusable Nylon Shopping Bag Kangaroom Personal Media Pouch Klutz Travel Activity Books Book: Step Back From The Baggage Claim Modular Hauler 3 System Chris iPad Photo Kit Canon Rebel T1i OnePassword Audible Audible Books MacBook Air Trey Green Cube Lomography Camera, Super Sampler HyperAlbum iPhone Camera Apps HyperMac Battery Gary Tripit Pro/li> Bose Noise Reducing Headphones Ocean Pack Waterproof Bags Universal Sink Stopper Laptop Cable Lock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With guest Paul Lasley of OnTravel.comTSA: Full Body ScannersTSA: Traveling with Food or GiftsPlane makes emergency landing after passenger strips naked | Metro.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest Sean Keaner of BootsNAll.comThis week's news:    * TSA pat down uproar          o Security protest could disrupt Thanksgiving travel          o The Uproar Over Pat-Downs          o Myths and Facts about Pat Downs from TSA          o Sanford Airport to opt out of TSA screening    * American Airlines to try 'in-flight happy hour'    * How to Delay a Flight with a Granola Bar - Travel Blog Exchange    * PhoCusWright          o hipmunk.com          o OffAndAway.com          o BootsNAll blogThis week's tips    * Jen - Prince William gets engaged in Kenya    * Sean -    * Chris - Egypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com and Jessica Speigel of WhyGoItaly.com. This Week's News: Europe issued warning over A380 plane engine TripAdvisor slaps Red Badge on hotel for writing own reviews Odd Goings-On : Camelot Castle TripAdvisor Reviews Mt Everest now has cell phone service Hotel death undiscovered for two weeks: do not disturb Italian women face 500 euro fine for wearing miniskirts EU to Italy: Clean up Naples trash or face fines Traffic accidents are top killer of U.S. travelers abroad Gary - Kodak PlaySport Camera Chris - Tamron Lens 18-250mm Jessica - Naples, Italy Jodi - Lima, Peru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Kevin May of TNooz.com This week's stories: Competitors Claim ITA Acquisition Would Give Google an Unfair Advantage in Travel Search Woman faces three months in jail for stealing hotel towels - USATODAY.com Escaped crocodile causes plane crash | News | Breaking Travel News Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America McDonald's getting into the wedding business This week's tips: Kevin: ask for an upgrade, Gen-Y Collective Jen: Mashable.com Chris: Avalon River Cruises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes October 20 This week's guests are Rolf Potts and Robert Reid. JetBlue flight attendant Slater pleads guilty in meltdown incident Does JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Fill You Up? Users Respond "All of Mexico" Travel Warning Could Affect Texas Tourism 10/18/10 Whisper Facebook password to get free Internet at Affinia hotels this month It’s time to say “no” to the TSA’s full body scanners Picks of the week Gary - Find My iPhone Jen - Wanderfly.com Robert - Ian Frazier, "Travels in Siberia" Rolf - New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Hunter Hillegas of RateVegas.com and the Vegas Mate iPhone app. This week's news: SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Winners Will Mendocino County become the Napa Valley of marijuana? Reinventing the Suitcase by Adding the Wheel Celeb watch — Virgin America woos Wi-Fi crowd with free People Free meals on planes fly into the sunset What's new in Las Vegas? Hotels, bars, shows Picks of the week: Gary - CardMuch.com Hunter - Instapaper.com Jen - iPhone Boarding Pass, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Brett Snyder of CrankyFlier.com. European Travel Warnings Issued as Terrorism & Security Concerns Grow Scottevest ad rejected by Delta Airlines for trying to help passengers avoid baggage fees Attendants' in-flight Lady Gaga dance becomes Web sensation Mobile Phones Should be Allowed on Airplanes Vdara hotel 'death ray' claiming victims in the Las Vegas Strip Are guidebooks facing extinction? Gary - Schwartz's Deli Chris - TopGuest.com Jen - Footprint Travel Guides Brett - EU Airline Blacklist, Flight Aware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes September 30 This week's guest is George Hobica of Airfare Watchdog. Southwest Buys AirTran Ryanair boss aims to axe 'unnecessary' co-pilots 'Playboy centerfold' tries to jump from JetBlue flight in midair Unruly passenger forces Delta flight's return to Seattle Gels, liquids may be allowed back onto planes by 2012 Cuba travel bill put on hold Gary - Back up your photos Jen - Angkor Wat Chris - Plane Finder AR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with this week's guest Andrew Evans from National Geographic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With guest Spud Hilton Travel Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle SkyRider airplane seats lack legroom, resemble saddles Dutch Police Arrest Two Passenger Suspects of Preparing Terrorist Attack In Amsterdam Erroneous Crash Landing Alert Terrifies British Airways Passengers Will guests turn against hotel brands that charge for Internet?-01 September, 2010 Marriott to drop Internet fee at more hotels On-time rates, flier complaints both on rise in July 7 http://www.facebook.com/SpudontheRoad   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Pam Mandel and Melanie Waldman. This week's news: Disgruntled JetBlue flight attendant gets reality TV show offer The Funded’s Adeo Ressi Arrested After Virgin America Flight Incident Asthmatic hotel guest fights $250 Hyatt Regency smoking charge Airline Lets Passengers Pay for Checked Bags With Miles Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers Picks of the week: Gary - Lightroom 3 Jen - Have the credit card used when purchasing ticket when picking them up Pam - Avidtrips.com/blog Melanie - Don't wait to use frequent flyer miles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Sherry Ott and Jessica Spiegel. This week's news: Legal hookers and hash bars in Vegas? Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends Maldives Hotel Offers Underwater Bridal Suite The bear truth: men traveling with teddies Amsterdam Schiphol’s Airport Library Meet, Plan, Go Gary - Gowalla Highlights Chris - Locals vs Tourists photo maps Sherry - Brenthaven Backpack Jessica - Rolf Potts traveling without luggage, Lighten Your Load contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes, August 25 This week's guest is travel consumer advocate Chris Elliott. This week's news: Southwest attendant takes baby after slap from mother JetBlue brings back 'All You Can Jet' passes Good airline fees? Some are worth the money Some hotels offer to pay fliers' bag-check fees http://onyoursi.de/ Rolf Potts Around the World no luggage challenge Picks of the week: Jen - InsideTrip.com Gary - Quebec City, Quebec Chris Christensen - GetHuman.com Chris Elliott - TruPrice.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices