

This Weekend with Gordon Deal March 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025
Discover how the pandemic has reshaped travel, with new health protocols in the cruise and airline industries. Explore the surprising connection between a wife's income and rising divorce rates. Delve into gender dynamics in relationships, especially when traditional roles shift. Learn about the physical toll space travel takes on astronauts and their return to Earth. Finally, uncover the latest IRS tax scams and the rise of organized hitchhiking as a clever solution to D.C. traffic woes.
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Cruise Ship Pandemic Struggles
- Cruise ships faced potential bankruptcy during the pandemic.
- They moored out in the ocean, unable to take on passengers.
Handwashing on Cruises
- Handwashing and sanitizing stations are now common on cruise ships.
- Some cruise lines even incorporate handwashing into their entertainment.
Airline Travel Trends
- Business travel hasn't fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
- Premium leisure travel has increased, with more personal travelers opting for premium cabins.