Ahhh, babies and toddlers. You either love those miniature human beings, or you absolutely despise them. Fortunately — or unfortunately, depending on how you view it — there are FlyerTalk members who staunchly belong to both camps. This, of course, has led to intense debate over the years through literally hundreds of discussions about whether or not…

In order to comply with the sequestration budget cuts which became effective as of March 1, 2013, air traffic controllers are being furloughed by the Federal Aviation Administration as of yesterday — and FlyerTalk members are starting to experience the effects. While it is no doomsday scenario, the furloughs of air traffic controllers may have a significant impact on commercial aviation in the United States in the form of extensive ground delays — especially at major airports. As a precautionary measure to its customers, the following commercial airlines in the United States have already issued advisories and statements pertaining to this potential impact…

March of 2013 set a record for Amtrak in terms of the number of passengers, according to an article in USA TODAY — giving Amtrak a reason to celebrate for National Train Day, which is a day designated by Amtrak to promote train travel in the United States. Ridership increased on Amtrak by…

From now through May 18, 2013, take a trip on Amtrak and earn double Amtrak Guest Rewards frequent travel loyalty program points on any route, anywhere — but…

Did you know that if you travel to certain places — or have been in certain places for a defined period of time — you will be denied the opportunity to donate whole blood, platelets, red blood cells and other blood components in the United States? I have known this for years. I have donated platelets close to 150 times, as well as a couple of gallons of whole blood. I traveled to Panama several years ago and I was not allowed to give blood or platelets for twelve months because…