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Ebola Alert: U.S. Airports Screening Some Arrivals


With serious world concern about the spread of the deadly virus, senior air travelers may encounter delays and other inconveniences. At five major U.S. airports, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol squads are conducting individual health screenings of specific arriving passengers.

As of this date, the process is confined to those coming to the U.S. from the West African nations of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. Most of the Ebola illnesses have been spreading among populations in those areas.

Seniors traveling through major airports, so far in Atlanta, New York JFK, Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare, may experience delays due to the increased health security measures. When your flight plans include those airports, for more info, check with the airline, your travel agent and/or go to www.cbp.gov
Tips On What To Wear On Your First Cruise PDF Print E-mail


Q: We’ve just booked our first cruise. Because it takes two flights to get to the ship, and baggage charges keep going up, we want to travel as light as possible. What clothing is absolutely necessary for cruising? J.B., Denver CO

A: The old days of tux and evening gown for cruise ship dinners are long gone. However, for dinner on the first night at sea, many passengers still dress up, with coat and tie for men and cocktail dresses for women.

When we cruise, we each bring one dressy, but not formal outfit. Most other stuff is casual and washable, and we take those into the cabin shower with us every night and hang to dry. If you need it, most cruises offer overnight laundry and ironing services. To avoid charges and pick-up delays after flights, we travel with a carry-on suitcase and backpack each.

To get updated answers about dress requirements on your specific cruise, ask your travel agent or call the cruise line.
 
 
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