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TSA goes mobile

August 12, 2010 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Travel Technology • No Comments

The TSA now has a mobile app. Find out wait times and what items you can bring on board. Visit http://blog.tsa.gov for more details.


Helpful Travel Apps

July 8, 2010 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Travel Technology • No Comments

Try these 5 travel apps. You will be glad you did! Open Table – Allows you to make meal reservations and also get food reviews. Yelp – Gives great reviews on just about everything related to travel. Trip Advisor – Gives unbiased travel reviews. This app is great when booking a hotel you have never [...]


United / Continental Merger

May 13, 2010 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Travel News • No Comments

Recently United  and Continental announced their merger.  Christopherson is receiving many questions regarding the merger.  The most up to date site for this information is: www.unitedcontinentalmerger.com.  The frequently asked questions are being updated regularly. One important reminder is:  The merger between  United and Continental is expected to close near the end of 2010. Both airlines [...]


United’s New Unlimited Upgrades

March 11, 2010 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Travel News • No Comments

When you travel United airlines, your upgrade experience is about to get easier: beginning March 19, 2010, for elite members, an upgrade request will automatically be placed on your behalf when you purchase domestic revenue fares for travel on United or United Express. For elite members, an upgrade request is automatically placed on your behalf at [...]


Airfare Sale – Call us to book your flights

February 11, 2010 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Travel News • No Comments

Kick off the new year in a new place. Book your 2010 travel within the United States or to Canada by calling us today.  All tickets must be issued by January 7, 2010. Most airlines are offering this  wonderful winter sale. Rules: Purchase by January 7, 2010. A 14-day advance purchase is required. Travel must [...]


Holiday air travel? What holiday items can I bring on the plane?

December 9, 2009 • By: Sam Bond • Posted in: Vacation Travel • No Comments

Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to holiday dinners, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home. Not sure about what you can and can’t bring through the checkpoint? Here’s a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, [...]


10 Helpful Tips for Holiday Travel

Holiday travel is upon us…. These tips should help alleviate some stress during this hectic time of year.  Follow these tips and you will only need to stress about your waistline! Pack light. If possible, use a carry-on only. Be sure to check your airlines’ website for updates on what items are permissible on board. [...]