Flight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country …
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Travel
The Real Reason Your Seat Has to Be Upright During Takeoff and Landing
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThat pre-flight announcement isn’t arbitrary. Here’s why seat backs must be upright for takeoff and landing. You’ve boarded your plane and gotten yourself settled. Your carry-on bag is in the …
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Airlines
Delta Pilot Tried To Honor 102-Year-Old WWII Vet With Water Salute…ATC Shut It Down
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA Delta crew wanted to honor a 102-year-old WWII veteran with a water salute—but Pittsburgh ATC had to shut it down. Here’s what happened and why. We don’t have much …
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Airports
MCO Is Trying To Fix Its Biggest Problem—And It Might Actually Work
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA new staffing program at Orlando International Airport aims to keep TSA lines moving—and make the experience a little less chaotic. Love it or hate it, MCO has a reputation …
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Cruises
Inaugural Cruise Breaks Down—With 200+ Travel Agents Onboard
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA lot of people know not to make a reservation at a hotel when it’s brand new. There are just too many things that can go wrong. Construction might not …
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Airlines
Southwest Is Introducing a New Free Checked Item—Here’s What It Is
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter months of changes passengers hated, Southwest is finally adding a perk travelers might actually like — although there are still a few catches. It seems like nearly every change …
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Airlines
Passenger Refused to Switch Seats—So This Mom Got Her Revenge
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe problems involved with families not sitting together have been going on for as long as airlines have required people to pay to choose their seats. Either people don’t realize …
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Tips and Tricks
The First Things TSA Officers Notice About You at the Airport
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFrom body language to what you’re wearing, TSA officers are trained to spot certain behaviors at security. A while back, we wrote a piece about what flight attendants are really doing …
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Food & Beverage
7 Signs You’ve Walked Into a Tourist Trap Restaurant
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFrom massive menus to over-eager hosts, here’s how to spot a tourist trap before it ruins your meal. No matter where you travel, you’ve got to eat. And in tourist-heavy …
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It’s not restricted airspace—so why do airlines avoid it? The answer has more to do with safety than politics. If a location is a no-fly zone (also known as an …