This Week in Travel

Hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest: the Elliott family: Chris, Kari, Aren, Iden, Erysse This weeks news Sex on Croatian Yacht Leads to Severed Hand, Missing British Tourist Newly authorized Cuba trips sell out fast, run into controversy Crying woman kicked off plane Airbnb offers $50,000 insurance policy after user’s ‘nightmare’ Hotel snore controls aim to banish sleepless nights Picks of the week Chris Christensen – Snoring apps, Google Earth KLM files Chris Elliott – by low sell hit Jen – TripTrace.com Gary – how to map with Google Earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is JD Andrews of of EarthXplorerJD Andrews (EarthXplorer)This Week's News: Airbnb burglary victim says company tried to quiet her - Faster Forward On Safety: A Word From Airbnb How The Hell Is This My Fault? Vegas casino warning after Legionnaire's cases Have Facebook, Won’t Travel Google Launches Hotel Search Tool With Room Price Data Jeopardy! host injured after chasing burglar in SF Underwear incident: 'Former model' sues JetBlue 'Free at last': South Sudan is world's newest nation - World news - Mideast/N. Africa - msnbc.comPicks of the week: Gary - Canary Islands Jen - Las Vegas travel deals for Labor Day weekend Chris - USB Pot - recharge your iPod and boil water JD - trover - iPhone app, Google+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regulars Chris Christensen and Jen Leo are joined by this week’s guest Trey Ratcliff of StuckInCustoms.com This Week's News: New screening method could speed plane boarding The 19 Most Hated Companies in America - Gus Lubin and Vivian Giang - Business Jet Blue to the rescue with $4 fares during California's Carmegeddon Naked Man Arrested Near JFK Airport Fuel Depot Man jailed for tossing peanuts, pretzels on flight Feds: Man created 'nonexistent airline' as front for prostitution Man Tries to Steal Deputy's Gun at Airport Passenger bound, gagged and flight diverted after violent clash on plane TSA Agent Stuffs iPad Down Pants, Steals $50K in Electronics Woman escorted off US Airways flight after snapping photo Man Arrested for Boarding Plane With False ID, Day-Old Boarding Pass Picks of the week: Trey - "don't feel like you need to know everything about your camera" Jen - iphone, iPad and iPod Apps Magazine Chris- Email 'n Walk iPhone app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Gene Quinn co-founder of Tnooz.com joins regulars Jen Leo and Chris Christensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regulars Chris Christensen and Jen Leo are joined by this week’s guests:Tim Shisler the photography and video editor for Mountain News Corporationand Jessica Spiegel of Bootsnall and italylogue.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 3rd live episode of This Week in Travel was recorded at a meetup in British Columbia with attendees of TBEX 2011 (Travel Blog Exchange Conference). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Doug Lansky of CrapSouvenirs.com and SignSpotting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest are:Kim Mance of TBEX and Galavanting.comSherry Ott of Ottsworld and Meet, Plan, Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with guests:Beth Whitman of Wanderlust and LipstickMichael Hodson of Go, See, Write Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill from Budget Travel and geatawayvehicle.comThis week's news: * The Royal Wedding discussion * Bombing in Morocco- 14 dead * Former Miss USA feels 'violated' by TSA pat-down * New rules for U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba * An end to classic cars rumbling across Cuba?Picks of the week * Gary - Ljubljana * Jen - Christoper P. Baker's, Cuba Classics: A celebration of vintage American Automobiles * Chris - Grandville Island in Vancouver or Whistler * Sean - Plnnr.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Jeff Jung of CareerBreakSecrets.comThis Week's News: * Delta's Rodent Problem: Droppings 'Too Numerous to Count' Found On Plane * TSA Gives Pat Down to 6-Year-Old Girl in New Orleans - AOL Travel News * Hong Kong Airlines' Flight Attendants Take Mandatory Kung Fu Training * Air-traffic controller suspended for watching a DVD on duty * Gov't wants airlines to repay fee after losing bag - Yahoo! News * Richard Simmons on Air New Zealand Safety Video * Child free flights from October 2011Picks of the week: * Jen - FleeWinter.com * Jeff - AirBandB.com * Chris - @TodayatWDW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with special guests Spud Hilton and Johnny Jet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström. Official photoblogger for Sweeden.se Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Matt Gross, New York Time's Frugal Traveler emeritus, and Jodi Ettenberg of legalnomads.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Andrew Evans of National Geographic and Jessica Spiegel from Boots N' All.This week's news: * Overheard locker tot outrage * Thai mystery hotel death toll jumps to four * Thais doubt seaweed killed Sarah Carter * Shipping vs. Checking: Which would you rather do? * Canadian Tourist Arrested For Giving Nazi Salute Outside Reichstag * Gunman Flees Las Vegas Casino with $32,000 in Chips * Egypt lures tourists with discounts, history in the making...and Oprah? * Is Michelangelo's Statue of David Threatened by New High-Speed Train?Picks of the week * Gary - The Island of Lanai * Chris - Cinq.tunaverse.com * Jen - Gasbuddy.com * Andrew - Buy your beads online for Mardi Gras * Jessica - How to travel around the world on $40/day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's news China plans 45 new airports as travel booms Las Vegas to get two new Mob museums Airline apologizes for carrying pork on Israeli flight IndiGo Airlines Passenger Refuses To Fly With Female Pilot Hostel Bookers Survery Picks of the week Gary - Stocking hat Jen - Born Wild by Tony Fitzjohn, How to open a wine bottle with your shoe Chris - Metropolitan Museum of Art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest are:David Farley, author of An Irreverent CuriosityRobert Reid of the BBC (Lonely Planet) and ReidOnTravel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Sheila Scarborough and Jessica SpiegelThis week's news: * Top 10 most-ordered hotel movies in 2010 * Hottest Flight Attendants: Virgin Atlantic Tops In Survey * 77-Year-Old Woman Dies After Riding Disney Carousel * Travel: 'Sesame Street' creates new museum near D.C. * Travel Blog: The Game * Sarkozy Asks Ministers To Take Vacation In France * Talk on Egypt * Manila police accused of tourist scam * Tourism CurrentsPicks of the Week: * Jen - Houston to London, $421 round trip * Sheila - Outrigger Hotels * Jessica - ifitweremyhome.com * Chris - My Shot Lists iPhone App * Gary - Zip Line, Toro Verde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Mike Baresh of Galdling.comThis Week's News * Discussion on Egypt * Airlines offer free in-flight Facebook * Rudest city in the USA? Hint: It's not what you're probably thinking * Nazis' Ukraine HQ to become a museum; Hitler tour in Germany draws criticism * Antarctica Cruise Ship Runs Aground * Man sues tour operator for failing to let him shoot an elephant * Man puts wife on no fly listPicks of the week * Gary - When Should I Visit * Chris - DamnYouAutoCorrect.com, 360Panorama iPhone App * Jen - Other travel guides - Eat London by Peter Prescott * Mike - Don't kill pizza delivery man, Ice Breaker ClothingSuper Bowl PredictionsJen - Packers 27-14Chris - DoritosMike - Packer 27-17Gary - Packers 52-3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill, senior editor at BudgetTravel.com This Week's News: Social media and revolution: Egypt protests mimic those in Tunisia Unsurprisingly, Woman Fails To Smuggle 44 iPhones Into Israel TripAdvisor's 2011 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels Airport security officials brand three inch toy gun "firearm" (From Bournemouth Echo) Picks of the week: Sean - iPhone app JotNot for scanning Jen - Logging on: Britain's cutest log cabins Chris - Ask Arthur Frommer: And Travel Better, Cheaper, Smarter, Evernote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of nerdseyeview.comPam MandelThis Week's News: * No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010 * Pirates take record 1,181 hostages in 2010 * Report: Cruise ship blasted pirates with sonic weapon * Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport * Spanish Judge Nixes 'Unfair' Airline Fee * Marriott Bans Porn In Hotels * Large hotel chain to start phasing out porn in 2013 * Passenger Punches Flight Attendant Over Beverage Cart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Tim Leffel This Week's News A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs Southwest Airlines pilot holds plane for murder victim’s family Can you name the countries mentioned by the New York Times less than Paris Hilton? TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System Safety in Mexico Snake Lost on Train in Boston Report: Pirates pursue cruise ship in Indian Ocean Picks of the week Gary - Delta iphone app Jen - Airfare watchdog $582 to London with 7 day stay LAX/London Chris - Sit on luggage Tim - nPower Peg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com This Week's Stories * Spilled Coffee Caused United Plane To Divert * Hijacker Overpowered on Norway-Turkey Flight * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac * Man boards plane at IAH with loaded gun in carry-on * Al Qaeda threat involving hotels buffets 'credible,' report says * Man Tries to Bring Turkey On Plane * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac * Virgin Atlantic blames weather, dodges compensation * American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub * Drunk Man Kills Shark By Jumping On Head * Tampa Airport Affected by Earth's Moving Magnetic Pole…Huh?This Week's Tips * Gary - Photoshop CS5 * Jen - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas * Chris - WorkSnug, The Geography of Bliss * Sean - Have a positive outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Johnny Jet from JohnnyJet.com This Year's Predictions Gary - 1) Google will keep moving into travel, as will Apple, 2) TSA will pull back, 3) Big year for travel bloggers Chris - 1) American will come back to Expedia and Orbitz, 2) Liquids ban will go away, 3) Will still make big cruise ships Johnny - 1) Airlines remove from booking sites like Expedia, 2) More airlines will move staff on Twitter, 3) More hotels offer free internet Jen - 1) There will be a rise of a middle luxury industry, 2) Spirit and Ryan Air will keep annoying people, 3) More travel website startups Favorite Places of 2011 Gary - South Africa, Spain, Chris - Egypt, Colorado Johnny - Estonia, Bora Bora, Oman Jen - Lake Como, Namour, Belgium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With today's Guest Spud Hilton of the San Francisco ChronicleNational Geographic / Linblad ExpeditionHero Helmet CamOlympus LS10 Lumix LX 3Blue Yeti MicrophoneSn Francisco Chronicle 2010 Geography Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week's Guest: Kim Mance of TBEX and Galavanting.com Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com Worst Moments in Travel SmarterTravel.com Enhanced Pat Downs Ryanair takes people to wrong island….and leaves them there Spirit Air's "Oil on our Beaches Sale" Disguised Passenger Boards Plane, Changes Face American Airline's 'Your Choice' Seating Steven Slater, JetBlue Standup Seating Ryanair's Pay-Per-Pee Toilets Scheme Spirit's Pilot Strike Communication British Airways Accidentally Terrifies Passengers Spirit's Carry-on Bag Fee Is Good For You! Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull Airline Survey Google Places blocked from using TripAdvisor reviews Shark kills German tourist at Egyptian resort Sorry for the delay we're having problems loading the cheetah, says Qantas Picks of the Week Gary - Instagr.am Chris - Friendly iPad App Kim - Hulu Plus Jodi - Safety whistle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guests: Kara Williams of TheVacationGals.com and PracticalTravelGear.com Trey Ratcliff of StuckInCustoms.com Jen DVD: An Idiot Abroad TekCharge MP1800 Ultimate Memory Foam Neck Pillow Sephora clear makeup bag Kikkerland Travel Scale Kara Reusable Nylon Shopping Bag Kangaroom Personal Media Pouch Klutz Travel Activity Books Book: Step Back From The Baggage Claim Modular Hauler 3 System Chris iPad Photo Kit Canon Rebel T1i OnePassword Audible Audible Books MacBook Air Trey Green Cube Lomography Camera, Super Sampler HyperAlbum iPhone Camera Apps HyperMac Battery Gary Tripit Pro/li> Bose Noise Reducing Headphones Ocean Pack Waterproof Bags Universal Sink Stopper Laptop Cable Lock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With guest Paul Lasley of OnTravel.comTSA: Full Body ScannersTSA: Traveling with Food or GiftsPlane makes emergency landing after passenger strips naked | Metro.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest Sean Keaner of BootsNAll.comThis week's news: * TSA pat down uproar o Security protest could disrupt Thanksgiving travel o The Uproar Over Pat-Downs o Myths and Facts about Pat Downs from TSA o Sanford Airport to opt out of TSA screening * American Airlines to try 'in-flight happy hour' * How to Delay a Flight with a Granola Bar - Travel Blog Exchange * PhoCusWright o hipmunk.com o OffAndAway.com o BootsNAll blogThis week's tips * Jen - Prince William gets engaged in Kenya * Sean - * Chris - Egypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com and Jessica Speigel of WhyGoItaly.com. This Week's News: Europe issued warning over A380 plane engine TripAdvisor slaps Red Badge on hotel for writing own reviews Odd Goings-On : Camelot Castle TripAdvisor Reviews Mt Everest now has cell phone service Hotel death undiscovered for two weeks: do not disturb Italian women face 500 euro fine for wearing miniskirts EU to Italy: Clean up Naples trash or face fines Traffic accidents are top killer of U.S. travelers abroad Gary - Kodak PlaySport Camera Chris - Tamron Lens 18-250mm Jessica - Naples, Italy Jodi - Lima, Peru Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Kevin May of TNooz.com This week's stories: Competitors Claim ITA Acquisition Would Give Google an Unfair Advantage in Travel Search Woman faces three months in jail for stealing hotel towels - USATODAY.com Escaped crocodile causes plane crash | News | Breaking Travel News Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America McDonald's getting into the wedding business This week's tips: Kevin: ask for an upgrade, Gen-Y Collective Jen: Mashable.com Chris: Avalon River Cruises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes October 20 This week's guests are Rolf Potts and Robert Reid. JetBlue flight attendant Slater pleads guilty in meltdown incident Does JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Fill You Up? Users Respond "All of Mexico" Travel Warning Could Affect Texas Tourism 10/18/10 Whisper Facebook password to get free Internet at Affinia hotels this month It’s time to say “no” to the TSA’s full body scanners Picks of the week Gary - Find My iPhone Jen - Wanderfly.com Robert - Ian Frazier, "Travels in Siberia" Rolf - New Zealand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Hunter Hillegas of RateVegas.com and the Vegas Mate iPhone app. This week's news: SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Winners Will Mendocino County become the Napa Valley of marijuana? Reinventing the Suitcase by Adding the Wheel Celeb watch — Virgin America woos Wi-Fi crowd with free People Free meals on planes fly into the sunset What's new in Las Vegas? Hotels, bars, shows Picks of the week: Gary - CardMuch.com Hunter - Instapaper.com Jen - iPhone Boarding Pass, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Brett Snyder of CrankyFlier.com. European Travel Warnings Issued as Terrorism & Security Concerns Grow Scottevest ad rejected by Delta Airlines for trying to help passengers avoid baggage fees Attendants' in-flight Lady Gaga dance becomes Web sensation Mobile Phones Should be Allowed on Airplanes Vdara hotel 'death ray' claiming victims in the Las Vegas Strip Are guidebooks facing extinction? Gary - Schwartz's Deli Chris - TopGuest.com Jen - Footprint Travel Guides Brett - EU Airline Blacklist, Flight Aware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes September 30 This week's guest is George Hobica of Airfare Watchdog. Southwest Buys AirTran Ryanair boss aims to axe 'unnecessary' co-pilots 'Playboy centerfold' tries to jump from JetBlue flight in midair Unruly passenger forces Delta flight's return to Seattle Gels, liquids may be allowed back onto planes by 2012 Cuba travel bill put on hold Gary - Back up your photos Jen - Angkor Wat Chris - Plane Finder AR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

with this week's guest Andrew Evans from National Geographic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With guest Spud Hilton Travel Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle SkyRider airplane seats lack legroom, resemble saddles Dutch Police Arrest Two Passenger Suspects of Preparing Terrorist Attack In Amsterdam Erroneous Crash Landing Alert Terrifies British Airways Passengers Will guests turn against hotel brands that charge for Internet?-01 September, 2010 Marriott to drop Internet fee at more hotels On-time rates, flier complaints both on rise in July 7 http://www.facebook.com/SpudontheRoad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Pam Mandel and Melanie Waldman. This week's news: Disgruntled JetBlue flight attendant gets reality TV show offer The Funded’s Adeo Ressi Arrested After Virgin America Flight Incident Asthmatic hotel guest fights $250 Hyatt Regency smoking charge Airline Lets Passengers Pay for Checked Bags With Miles Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers Picks of the week: Gary - Lightroom 3 Jen - Have the credit card used when purchasing ticket when picking them up Pam - Avidtrips.com/blog Melanie - Don't wait to use frequent flyer miles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Sherry Ott and Jessica Spiegel. This week's news: Legal hookers and hash bars in Vegas? Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends Maldives Hotel Offers Underwater Bridal Suite The bear truth: men traveling with teddies Amsterdam Schiphol’s Airport Library Meet, Plan, Go Gary - Gowalla Highlights Chris - Locals vs Tourists photo maps Sherry - Brenthaven Backpack Jessica - Rolf Potts traveling without luggage, Lighten Your Load contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes, August 25 This week's guest is travel consumer advocate Chris Elliott. This week's news: Southwest attendant takes baby after slap from mother JetBlue brings back 'All You Can Jet' passes Good airline fees? Some are worth the money Some hotels offer to pay fliers' bag-check fees http://onyoursi.de/ Rolf Potts Around the World no luggage challenge Picks of the week: Jen - InsideTrip.com Gary - Quebec City, Quebec Chris Christensen - GetHuman.com Chris Elliott - TruPrice.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is photographer Jeff Pflueger. This week's news: Book Passage Conference Wrap-up Steven Slater is a folk hero NYPD becomes recruiting ground for JetBlue flight attendants Spirit Airlines considers fee for talking to an airport employee Colombian airliner crashes on landing Survey: More travelers willing to bare all on 'nakations' Picks of the week: Gary - Forums.Everything-Everywhere.com Jen - NationalTrustCottages.co.uk Chris - Rent a flat in London Jeff - American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP.org) Best Business Practices Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Lou Mongello of the WDW Radio Podcast. This week's news Lonely Planet eBooks Hawaii marine park granted World Heritage status Humpback whale found pinned to front of Princess Cruises ship in Alaska A bag the airlines should not have lost Picks of the week Gary - Carousel of Progress Jen - Top 10 secluded beaches in US Chris - Jungle Book Cruise Lou - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United flight: 'If you didn't have your seatbelt on, you got hurt' Man Arrested Smuggling 18 Monkeys in Clothing Huffington Post Travel PHOTOS: The Best Nude Beaches In The World Whale CRUSHES South African Yacht...See The Amazing PHOTOS AGAIN?! Turbulence Diverts Flight, Attendant Hospitalized YUM! Pink's Hot Dogs Opens At LAX Norwegian Epic is a titanic flop Spud Hilton's TBEX pictures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Doug Lansky of the Titanic Awards and SignSpotting.com. This week's news House Committee Votes to End Cuba Travel Ban Thin flier: Southwest booted me for overweight teen The 10 Most Hated Airports In The World Flying Pasties: Patches Cover Up Unmentionables For Airport Full Body Scanners J.D. Powers 2010 hotel survey: Hotels guests more satisfied with hotels during downturn Titanic Awards SignSpotting Sign Shaker iPhone App Picks of the week Gary - TopGuest, CardStar Jen - Jaunted list of full body scanners, Google Chrome Chris - Spaceship Campervans NZ Doug - IndiaNIC.com, Couchsurfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests are Pam Mandel of Nerds Eye View and Amanda Pressler of Lost Girls World. This Week's News: World Cup Final Libya Is Ready for Tourists 47% live out of suitcase during hotel stays, poll says 47% live out of suitcase during hotel stays, poll says 10 Worst Cities in America for Bedbugs Picks of the week: Gary - FlightTrack Pro Jen - Offandaway.com Amanda - woweeone.com Speaker Pam - Book: Appetite for America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com This Week's News TBEX wrap up FDA report reveals airline food could pose health threat Summertime, and the maggots are easy Southwest Finds Shipment of Heads on a Plane Flight attendant helps land plane when first officer falls ill Luggage box an alternative to toting bags Baggage services now catering to budget travelers Virgin America Offers Free Flights to Twitter Influencers Picks of the week Gary - Gowalla.com Jen - HSBC Bank Account has travel insurance Jodi - Backupify.com Chris - iPhone 4 bumper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guests Don George from Gadling and Book Passage Travel Writing Conference and Jessica Speigel from BootsnAll.comNews Stories this week: * Delta apologizes for sending separate kids to the wrong cities * Romanian stowaway survives flight from Vienna to Heathrow * Airline credit cards dangle perks to lure new customers * New airline rules may lead to peanut ban * US teenage sailor Abby Sunderland found in Indian OceanTips: * Gary - Netflix iPod app, Google Earth for iPad * Jen - AOL Travel will pay $1000 for destination guides * Don - All of the Map by Laura Fraser * Jessica - Bootnsall Traveler's Connect facebook application * Chris - iPhone 4​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week's Guest is Joe d'Eon of Fly with MeThis Week's News * J.D. Power survey shows rising customer satisfaction with airline service * Airlines get long ground delays under control; Hawaiian, Alaska, US Airways top on-time ratings * Five things you don't know about your airline ticket * Easyjet to pioneer ash cloud detectorPick's of the Week * Joe - Gate Guru iPhone app * Jen - Cockpit landing videos on YouTube & Tourism Marketing Consulting * Chris - Canon EOS Rebel T1i (and T2i) and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week's Guest is Ben Abramson, Online Travel Editor of USAToday.comThis Week's News * Pushy fliers may show up on TSA's radar * Airline Gives Osama Bin Laden a Boarding Pass * Gulf fights for tourists in wake of spill * VisitFlorida.com * Most dangerous places in Mexico — and where it's still safe to travel * Bumped fliers could see higher compensation * Jetstar airline to trial iPad hire with passengers * USA Today Travel Tips by Demand Media Pick's of the Week * Gary - Kayak iPad app * Chris - World Touristiness Map * Jen - ooh.com * Ben - Contact your mobile provider for a retroactive data plan if you used too much data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices