Orlando International Airport once advised all passengers to arrive three hours before departure. While that guidance has changed, the response it triggered highlights a bigger issue—why security at MCO feels …
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Airlines
A Flight Attendant Finally Lost Her Patience—and Said It Over the PA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA flight attendant’s blunt announcement over the PA system is drawing attention for how directly it addressed passengers ignoring basic safety rules during taxi. Some found it harsh. Others thought …
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Travel
Which Countries Score Highest on IQ Tests—and Where the U.S. Ranks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA popular online IQ test taken by millions of people worldwide ranks countries by average score, offering a snapshot of how populations compare on standardized cognitive tests. The results are …
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Hotels
Her Hotel Packed Up Her Belongings While She Was Out—and Left a Voicemail
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA hotel guest returned from work to find her belongings packed up and her room changed—without warning. The only notice she got was a voicemail from the front desk. The …
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Hotels
Hotels Are Quietly Cutting Free Breakfast — and It Matters a Lot More for Some Travelers Than Others
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs chains like Hyatt and Marriott rethink complimentary breakfast, solo travelers may barely notice — but families and loyalty members could feel the hit immediately. For decades, complimentary hotel breakfast …
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Airports
A Woman Refused to Move One Seat at an Airport—Petty Revenge Followed
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA family asked for one small courtesy at a packed Paris airport. One passenger’s refusal didn’t go as planned. Airports rarely have enough seating at the gates for everyone waiting …
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With Japan welcoming a record number of visitors, understanding a few cultural norms can help travelers avoid awkward — or offensive — moments. According to The Japan Times, Japan welcomed …
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Airlines
Why It’s Suddenly Hard to Lift the Armrest on Some Southwest Planes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegQuick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …
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Airports
TSA Is Charging Travelers $45 for REAL ID Screening — but New Military Recruits Are Exempt
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA new TSA fee took effect February 1, but recruits headed to basic training won’t have to pay — and will even get expedited screening. After nearly two decades of …
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Tips and Tricks
American Airlines Still Offers Fare Holds — And They’re Longer Than Advertised
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhile most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …