I got my bags packed on a roll heading out there and I'm ready to go looking real good

in my passport photo.

Amateur Traveler episode 151.

Today the amateur traveler goes to the outer banks in the Carolinas.

Learn about this out-of-the-way destination that's perfect to get lost in and the

first settlers who managed to do just that today on the amateur traveler. I'm your host Chris Christensen.

Before we get into today's interview I do have three news stories for you.

In the first story with the prediction that

airlines will lose 5.2 billion dollars in 2008, we're seeing some radical

changes to try and save some weight. The most recent one was Air Canada's regional carrier Jazz is

removing a life vests from its planes to save weight and fuel. According to a

spokesperson, regulations in Canada allow airlines to use

flotation devices instead of life-est provided the planes remain

within 50 miles of shore.

So how far can you swim?

According to an article in USA Today, Delta Subsidiary Comair

flew the eight most chronically delayed flights in July, including three that arrived late every time they flew.

Overall, 19 of the nation's 30 most chronically delayed flights flew under the Delta logo.

Ouch!

Though all of the offending flights were operated by Delta's Regional Affiliates and not by Delta itself.

The worst performer was Comair Flight 5292 from Minneapolis, St Paul, to New York City, which arrived late 31 times

it flew in July.

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