News and notes from around the interweb:
- Easily (and quickly) enter my giveaway for 3 nights with premium view and club lounge access at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, one of my favorites in Southeast Asia. (Thanks to Luxury Travel Diary for the contest.)
- Second US passports are now valid for 4 years
- So this is kinda creepy: DFW Airport to gather data on security lines from passenger cellphones. Useful if TSA would/could redeploy screeners on a dime.
- The Onion: The TSA’s Plans For Improvement (HT: Stephen G.)
- 9 Reasons Why I Don’t Fly Southwest. While these resonate with me, I balance them against schedule and price and can always get a decent seat by paying $15 to be pre-checked in. At least they usually have wifi and they participate in PreCheck. Ultra low cost carriers are a different story.
- United Airlines Team USA amenity kits
- An Airline Made Sneakers That Vibrate to Lead You Around Cities You’re Visiting
U.K.-based regional airline easyJet is trying to solve that problem, at least in theory, with a new pair of internet-connected sneakers that signal to wearers when to turn left or right by vibrating underneath the respective foot. This way, sightseers’ heads can stay up, taking in the surroundings while they walk, without losing their way.
The shoes buzz twice to indicate a wrong turn, thanks to a connection to Google Maps via Bluetooth, and easyJet’s proprietary app. They also adjust to provide a new route if a user veers intentionally off course. Upon arriving at the destination, both sneakers will buzz.
- Delta was also ticked off at Atlanta’s Mayor for speaking at an event for the launch of Qatar’s Atlanta-Doha flight (HT: Nick B. and Ryan C.)
Favorite auction is Ovolo Southside HK.
I can’t find in the article how I get Three Free Grand Hyatt nights by applying for a 2nd passport. Also checked state.gov. 😉
So what is the deal with getting a 2nd passport for additional Hyatt Free Nites?
Not very well explained….
OK – I see it was just the usual click baiting.
@HT uhh, no. Re-read. I linked to news about change in validity on second passports, they’re now longer than before, and also to a giveaway of grand hyatt kuala lumpur nights with premium view and club lounge access. but if you want to be a jerk about it..
I see some readers don’t understand how commas work.
click bait
Question, is the only reason to get a 2nd passport is to avoid having an Israelis stamp on your passport? I”m not understanding why a 2nd passport would be needed?