April 16, 2008

More Aircraft Groundings This Summer? (Be Prepared - I Show You How)

This could happen — more aircraft groundings — according to an article in the latest issue of Time magazine. The writer quotes the man charged with protecting the FAA whistleblowers as saying, “There are additional revelations about oversight issues with regard to airline safety that are coming forward.” An FAA spokesman says, there’s no way to predict future groundings. However, my friends, the busy summer travel season is just ahead, so let’s be prepared: please check out these tips for travelers stranded in airports. The most important tip? Plan ahead in case of trouble, so check out the tips NOW.

RickSeaney.com

 

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