We’ve all encountered rude travelers. I don’t even mean the ones who start fistfights over seating or who yell at gate agents. I mean the ones who do the little …
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Airlines
Passengers Held Hostage by 35,000-Foot ‘Private Event’ They Never Signed Up For
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCommercial aviation is typically used for what it was meant to do – bring passengers from Point A to Point B. However, you’ll occasionally hear about planes being used for …
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Airports
The Airport Perk Most Travelers Don’t Know About Is Quietly Expanding
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegClearing immigration after an international flight can turn a smooth trip into a slog — long lines, cramped corridors, and the constant fear you’re about to miss a connection. But …
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Airports
TSA Finally Addresses Inconsistency… With Even More Inconsistency
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere are a lot of things at the airport that can cause stress. The prices of everything you can buy there. Long queues for virtually everything. Unwanted surprises like sudden …
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Airports
EU’s New Entry Rules Causing Huge Airport Delays — And It’s Not Even Fully Rolled Out Yet
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWay back last summer, we wrote that the EU would begin using biometrics for visitors seeking to enter or exit the Schengen zone. The program, called the Entry/Exit System (EES) started that October, …
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Tips and Tricks
21st State Just Got Access to Mobile ID at TSA Checkpoints
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSlowly but surely, more states are getting their act together and letting residents use mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) at TSA checkpoints that have digital ID readers. Surprisingly, the process hasn’t …
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Airports
World’s Most Stressful Airports According to Condé Nast Traveler
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you travel a lot, you start to learn about the different vibes from various airports. Smaller airports tend to be, for lack of better words (and to steal from …
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Airports
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …
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Hotels
A New Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Is Coming to Curaçao — Here’s What to Expect
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s always exciting when there’s news of a new higher-end hotel or resort coming down the pike. It’s even more exciting when it’s almost ready for guests. In April 2023, groundbreaking …
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Rental Cars
How to Avoid Orlando’s Rental Car Toll Fees (and the Surprise Charges That Come With Them)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you rent a car, there are almost always costs not included in the advertised price. Sales tax. Vehicle license recovery fee. Customer facility charge. Concession recovery fee. Parking surcharge. …