A new analysis of fatal crash data reveals where dangerous driving is most common — and it’s not where you might expect. If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably heard …
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Tips and Tricks
What You Wear in Your Passport Photo Can Still Get Your Renewal Rejected
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOnline passport renewals are simpler than ever, but the State Department’s strict photo rules — especially what you wear — still catch many applicants off guard. When the U.S. State …
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Airlines
Delta Safety Video Interrupts Super Bowl Halftime Show, Leaving Passengers Furious
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA delayed Delta flight out of Orlando sparked audible frustration when the FAA-required safety briefing cut into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Federal regulations require airlines to present the …
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Cruises
The One Phone Number Cruise Passengers Should Always Have Before Going Ashore
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re exploring a port on your own and something goes wrong, this emergency contact could be the difference between reboarding—or watching your ship sail away. Cruise lines assign a …
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Travel
Why We Still Call It the “Tarmac” — Even Though Airports Don’t Really Use It Anymore
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe term “tarmac” dates back to a specific road material once used at airports—but modern runways are built from entirely different surfaces. Tarmac. We’ve been using the word for what …
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Airlines
Why Some Southwest Passengers Are Being Told They’re on “Standby” — Even When They’re Not
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA wording issue tied to Southwest’s year-old Basic fare is causing passengers to believe they’ve been placed on standby—even though they still have confirmed seats on the flight. In aviation, …
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Hotels
Why It’s Still Worth Calling Your Hotel After You Book Online
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost hotel reservations never require a phone call—but a few specific requests are still best handled by speaking to someone directly. While most hotel reservations can be handled entirely online, …
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Airlines
The Best and Worst Airlines for Long-Haul Flights, per Travel + Leisure
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzes 26 airlines to reveal which carriers deliver the best long-haul flight experience—and which fall short. Long-haul flights tend to amplify differences …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
This “Morally Gray” Uber Hack Can Slash Airport Ride Prices
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA viral TikTok has sparked debate after a traveler shared a workaround that avoids airport Uber surge pricing by taking a free hotel shuttle first—raising questions about fairness, ethics, and …
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Cruises
A Cruise Ship Dining Mistake Left This Couple With a $98,000 Restaurant Bill
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA simple gratuity error during a specialty dining experience on a Royal Caribbean cruise temporarily resulted in a nearly $100,000 charge—and left a couple without usable credit for the rest …