The Most Socially Distant Vacations of 2020

Available for Interviews:  Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is an author, advocate, and journalist. He writes six weekly columns about customer service, with a special emphasis on travel and technology. His work reaches more than 10 million readers a week. You
have likely read his work in USA Today or Forbes.

What Consumer Advocate, Christopher Elliot, could say in an interview:

“Everyone’s definition of “distant” is different. Does it mean far away from where you are now? Or far from the nearest coronavirus hotspot? Or maybe just away from the crowds of summer vacationers?”

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How to Keep Your Distance on a Plane

Available for Interviews:  Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is an author, advocate, and journalist. He writes six weekly columns about customer service, with a special emphasis on travel and technology. His work reaches more than 10 million readers a week. You
have likely read his work in USA Today or Forbes.

What Consumer Advocate, Christopher Elliot, could say in an interview:

“If airlines restored some of the space they removed over the years, then maybe it would be easier to maintain distance on planes. And that could save your life.”

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How to Get Through Airport Health & Security Screening Faster This Summer

Available for Interviews: Dr. Tammy Penhollow

Dr. Tammy Penhollow is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, specializing in anesthesiology, pain management, and regenerative medicine. Having over 20 years of experience has helped her to cultivate a passion for regenerative medicine and holistic healing. Dr. Penhollow practices at Precision Regenerative Medicine in the greater Phoenix area.

 

What Dr. Tammy Penhollow can say in an interview on
How to Get Through Airport Health & Security This Summer:

1) TSA changes include the following:

  • TSA is allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice. Since these containers exceed the standard allowance typically permitted through a checkpoint, they will need to be screened separately. This will add some time to your checkpoint screening experience. Please keep in mind that all other liquids, gels, and aerosols brought to a checkpoint continue to be limited to 3.4 ounces or 100ml carried in a one quart-size bag.

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What Does Travel Insurance Cover After the Pandemic?

Available for Interviews:  Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is an author, advocate, and journalist. He writes six weekly columns about customer service, with a special emphasis on travel and technology. His work reaches more than 10 million readers a week.

Story Topic:
What Does Travel Insurance Cover After the Pandemic?

You probably already know what travel insurance doesn’t cover after the pandemic. Fear of travel and pandemics are at the top of the list. But what does travel insurance cover after the pandemic?

Consider what happened to Rita McMahon. She’d booked a flight from Seattle to Manchester, England, this summer. And then the coronavirus struck. Continue reading “What Does Travel Insurance Cover After the Pandemic?”

Would-Be Vacationers Approach Summer Travel Cautiously

Available for Interviews:  Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is an author, advocate, and journalist. He writes six weekly columns about customer service, with a special emphasis on travel and technology. His work reaches more than 10 million readers a week.

If you’re afraid to travel this summer,
you’re in good company.

Read the following article from The Washington Post, on some of the issues travelers face when going on summer vacations:

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Flying the Friendly, Healthier Skies: 9 Tips From a Frequent Flyer

Interview Dr. Mimi Secor. Here are some talking points on the subject of air travel and our health. Dr. Secor addresses some of our common concerns when flying and offers some practical tips to mitigate the risks associated with this form of travel.

The holidays are coming up and you know what that means . . . increased travel to visit with loved ones!
Whenever we take a flight—any flight, short or long—germs and other health risks abound. What exactly are we exposing ourselves to?
Common Health Concerns While Flying
  • Germs are common on airplanes particularly on surfaces in the seat areas and bathrooms.
  • Many communicable diseases can easily spread on airplanes. A timely example is the measles. Measles is highly contagious because it is air-borne and uniquely infectious because it can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the room/air space. Continue reading “Flying the Friendly, Healthier Skies: 9 Tips From a Frequent Flyer”

5 Ways to Stay Calm and Cool When Flying This Summer

Interview: Dr. Colleen Cira, Psy.D.Dr. Colleen Cira is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Trauma, and has worked with hundreds of people struggling with anxiety and phobias, including aviophobia (fear of flying).

There are several things you can do to combat your nerves around flying:

Prep work

The preparation you do for your flight is more important than what you do when you’re actually on the plane! Don’t dismiss these just because they are not in the moment:

1. Imaginal rehearsal. This is the idea that you would picture in your head EXACTLY how you would want it to go. Picture in your minds eye, leaving for the airport, checking in, going through security, boarding, taking off, etc all in a perfectly calm way. Picture yourself using your tools and skills and having it go amazingly well. This is exactly what professional athletes do before big games: they set their expectations, which primes the brain to comply. Good stuff.

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