What a year this has been - for everyone. Travel has been one of the areas hit hardest and all of us in the industry have felt it. We like to keep in touch with our customers, friends and those who walk in and out of the office door. Travel by air has been affected in many ways....you can't take cash on a plane anymore, debit and credit cards are the norm for food and drink while in the air. Bags (except for good old Southwest Airlines) are pricey. People have been re-thinking just how much they really need to take on a trip.
Another change has been liquids, makeup, and all that we used to take for granted, shampoo and the like to just put in our carry on's - that's changed as well.
Passports are now commonplace for everyone. It's amazing but I still have people thinking they can go to Mexico or Canada without one. As far as identification...it's the most in value for 10 years!
This last weekend has seen airports scrambling with higher, toughened security..more patrols, more dogs, etc. International airports have just GOT to get better at identifying who gets on planes. Watch lists have got to be a part of every day and every hour for airport security, no matter where the airport is located.
Men and Women who are part of the NATO task forces in places like Iraq and Afghanistan are to be highly commended for their service. Place them all in your thoughts and prayers daily, as well as their families. Remember not just the NATA forces but all men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in worldwide locations as well as at home.
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Valentine's Day and Wedding Favors - check out the images above (there are many more) and ask us for our pdf's for orders and ideas!
Everyone, anywhere, please have a safe and Happy New Year!
