Below is news of interest to business travelers.

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July 24, 2009 ~ Travel Alert ~ Honduras

The Department of State alerts American citizens to the current unstable political and security situation in Honduras, and recommends that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice.  This Travel Alert expires on October 20, 2009. More–>

Travel Alert ~ July 24, 2009 ~ Niger

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Niger immediately before and after the constitutional referendum on August 4, 2009, and recommends against all non-emergency travel to Niger at this time. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2009. More–>

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Toolie®

Below is a story of interest to business travelers.

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Luggage Lost, but Kindness Discovered
A 20-year business traveler says experience has taught her that people are the most important element of any trip.

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I too have lost luggage, gadgets, paperwork etc. in transit. I even had my American Express card traded (by a waitress) with someone else’s card during a business trip! It’s refreshing to find kind, thoughtful, HONEST people still out there. Be one of them also! Help where you can.

Blessings,

Toolie®

Below is news that is pertinent to business travelers.

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Travelers Weigh in on Policing Carry-Ons

Readers have strong opinions about a bill in Congress that would require the Transportation Security Administration to police the size of carry-on bags.

Cutting Those Carry-Ons Down to Size

A bill recently introduced in Congress would standardize the size of carry-on bags and require the Transportation Security Administration to enforce the limits.

For your convenience, here is news that is pertinent to business travelers. On a personal note, that Victorinox gadget got my attention!

Best travel gadgets of 2009

Get in gear with the very latest smartphones, laptops, and essential trip accessories.

 

FAA to propose new rules on airline pilot hours

Federal aviation officials say they may ask Congress to require airlines to obtain the full training histories of pilots before hiring them.

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Toolie®