February 11, 2012

Flight Attendant Friday: Cancun Update

Q.  You said that you were going back to Cancun.  Have things changed?  What’s the travel picture look like for that part of Mexico. A.  Yes, I did return to Cancun, and found it just as lovely as the week before! The flight was booked at a slightly higher passenger count, and that’s a good [...]

Flight Attendant Friday: Swine Flu Podcast

Ah, the place has been abuzz with talk about travel and swine flu.  Hopefully you read my post yesterday about my personal assessment of Cancun, and why I think it’s safe to visit.  In fact, I’ll be back there next week. Today’s questions comes from Addison Schonland, a principal in IAG (Innovation Analysis Group), a [...]

Swine Flu Turns Cancun into a Ghost Town

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I’m just back from Cancun, Mexico, and despite dire warnings and precautions from lots of well meaning friends and acquaintances, Mexico held no fear for me. First off, let me address the swine flu issue, and why that didn’t concern me. As an adult in good health, with no immune system issues nor other special [...]

Flight Attendant Friday: Flu Travel

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If you watched the television, read a newspaper, or checked news online, you’ve heard all sorts of information, discussions and recommendations about traveling in light of the swine flu outbreak.  It can be hard to sift out solid information from reactionary opinion, and it’s not surprising if you’re feeling a little confused about making the [...]