Comments on: Traveling From Abroad Gets More Challenging

By: Jake Richter

Jake Richter — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:37:20 +0000

RW at New Year’s was definitely different from our past ones. I enjoyed myself more than Linda and the kids. We won’t be at RW in February. We’ll be in the Antarctic (brr ). May Labor Day in Aspen. We’ll see. Happy New Year to you and the family!

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:27:34 +0000

Have fun at RW — and perhaps we’ll see you in February.

By: Jake Richter

Jake Richter — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:15:27 +0000

Glen,

The five flights were: KLM, DAE, Insel Air (via Curacao to Miami), ArkeFly, and Delta.

Regarding the security precautions, interestingly, the crew of our flight interpreted the no personal objects on your lap rule to not apply to having the seat tray out. Weird.

And in going through security after clearing immigration and customs in Atlanta, the only thing different was that the male security staffer at the metal detector patted down my arms and torso, presumably because I had a sweater on.

By: Glen Reem

Glen Reem — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:40:51 +0000

Hi, Jake,

Five flights at the same time??!! La Guardia or National come to Bonaire?? What flights were they?

Have a good trip!

By: Jake Richter

Jake Richter — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:22:59 +0000

I just came across a number of news stories that imply the TSA has ordered that no electronics be used in-flight on U.S.-bound International flights. That would be crazy, but I can say that request has not been made on my current Delta flight from Bonaire to Atlanta. We all have our iPods, Nintendo DSes, etc.