O'Hare Finally Gets TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center
One of the nation’s busiest airports finally has a TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center open.
The PreCheck is an expedited program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt; keep their laptop in its case, and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids and gels in a carry-on at select screening lanes. There is an application fee of $85 for a five-year membership.
Once approved, travelers receive a Known Traveler Number and can use TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints at more than 180 airports when traveling on 18 airlines, according to TSA.
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Five Ways to Get More Leg Room on Your Next Flight for Free
sk people what part of the flying experience in economy they hate most, and they’ll probably say the seats. In our latest airline survey "seat comfort"—or lack thereof—was a big predictor of how happy our respondents were with their flight overall. And, according to the 2016 American Customer Satisfaction Index, the fact that airline seats are so cramped and uncomfortable "continues to be the most troublesome aspect of the in-flight experience for passengers."
Unfortunately, the tight squeeze may be getting even tighter. Many airlines have been installing so-called "slim-line" seats in their economy sections.
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Five Myths About Hotel Concierges
The employee with the most misunderstood job in any hotel must be the concierge. Often stationed alone at a desk or podium, their role is to assist hotel guests, but their function seems to be only hazily understood by many travelers. Here are five myths about the role of the concierge.
1. The concierge is really there for the big spenders in the penthouse.
You might think that but you’d be wrong. “Our mandate is to work with every level of guest,” says Patricia Clifton, chief concierge for The Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Fla., and a member of the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or, an organization of the world’s top concierges, recognizable by the crossed gold keys on their lapels.
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