If only they'd purchased the Trip Protector...

SOURCE:Air Security International

American Airlines has fixed a software glitch that forced workers at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK/JFK) to sort checked bags by hand. Nevertheless, further flight delays are likely on 31 July 2008 as the airline addresses its backlog of checked bags. The malfunction led to the delay of 48 flights and cancellation of five others on July 30th. The delays will likely cascade throughout the airline's destinations in the United States, as 75 percent of all delays and cancellations nationwide originate in New York. The delays have also affected several international flights. The airline gave passengers the option of rescheduling flights or boarding aircraft without their bags (which would be delivered to them later). The airline has temporarily waived fees for travelers checking fewer than three bags at the airport.

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Travel Checklist for Plane Trip:

Planning a vacation can be stressful, so to help you make sure you've left no stone unturned, print out this handy dandy checklist!

Planning the trip:

Enroll in frequent flyer mileage program
Request in-flight meals for special dietary needs
Check auto insurance policy to ensure coverage on rental car
Request smoking/non-smoking accommodations
Ensure passport or visa is current
Arrange for pet sitter
Arrange for houseplant and lawn care
Arrange for pickup of packages and solicitations left at door
Leave emergency contact info and itinerary with relative or friend
Get appropriate inoculations for destination
Purchase local currency
Purchase traveler's checks
Pay bills
Put hold on newspapers
Put hold on mail
Arrange transportation to and from airport

Purchase Travel Insurance

In checked luggage:

Shoes (walking/dress/beach/hiking)
Swimsuits
Exercise clothing
Sweaters, coats, hats, gloves
Comb/brush
Shampoo, hairspray
Hair dryer
Deodorant
Lotions/creams
Cosmetics
Nail clippers, emery board
Toothbrush/paste/floss
Sunscreen
First aid kit
Mini sewing repair kit
Travel plugs/adapters if leaving country
Travel alarm clock
Extra luggage space for purchases


In carry-on luggage:

Prescription medication, vitamins, and over-the-counter meds
Address book/PDA and PDA charger
Cell phone and charger
Camera, video camera, film, batteries, binoculars
Magazines, books, portable music or DVD player, playing cards
Travel maps, guidebook, phrase book
Travel neck pillow
Snacks and bottled water
Lip balm
Towelettes
Ear plugs
Credit cards
Health insurance card
Long distance phone card
Driver's license
Auto insurance policy number and agent telephone number
Passport/visa
Recent photos of all travel companions
Local currency
Traveler's checks
Airplane tickets
Confirmation numbers for hotel, rental car, and other reservations


Day Prior to Departure:

Set timers for lights in house
Water plants
Empty trash
Update voice mail and e-mail auto-reply message
Update Web sites that you manage
Give or throw away perishables from refrigerator
Get seat assignments for flights



Day of Departure:

Lock all windows and doors
Turn down thermostat
Disable garage door opener or set to vacation mode
Remove unnecessary cards from wallet (library, video rental, punch cards, extra credit cards)
Check in for flight via Web
Power-off computer and other sensitive electronic equipment
Lock all luggage; ensure all pieces have current ID tags
Set house alarm


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