There are a lot of airlines out there. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), leading groups in aviation and the airline industry, have assigned …
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Airline wheelchair agents (a.k.a. airline wheelchair assistants, a.k.a. pre-boarding services) have a TOUGH job. They’re there to provide wheelchairs and push passengers who can’t make it through the airport on …
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Weekly Recap
Should You Get a US Passport Card?, Iconic Key West Hotel Closed Until December, Danger of Noise-Canceling Headphones on Planes
Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Should you …
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In 1979, Australian rock band AC/DC released its 5th international studio album, called Highway to Hell. The album has been certified 7x Platinum for selling more than 7 million copies, …
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In May, 2008, American Airlines turned the airline industry on its ear when it became the first major U.S. carrier to charge for checked bags (low cost and ultra low …
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A resort fee (also sometimes known as a facility fee, destination fee, amenity fee, or a resort charge), is a separate mandatory (taxed) fee that a guest is charged by …
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If you’ve been reading Your Mileage May Vary for any length of time, you may have noticed that I (Sharon) tend to post about more “quirky” aspects of travel and …
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Joe and I have visited the British Isles a good half dozen or or more times. Regardless of where in the area we’ve gone, we always spend some time in …
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A while back, we wrote a piece about how to stop a manspreader on a plane in 3 easy steps. It was written good-naturedly but still reflected an ongoing issue: …
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For decades, Paris has been among the top ten most popular worldwide destinations for international travelers. And no wonder – the city has multiple historical, cultural, and famous places that …