A joke policy struck a nerve—and revealed something surprising about airline rules. For a few hours, airline passengers thought one carrier had finally done it—they’d banned bare feet on planes. …
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When we wash our windows at home, we usually have a cleaner of choice. It might be a commercial product like Windex, or a homemade concoction that includes white vinegar …
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Travel
Malicious Compliance: When a Boss’s “Lowest Fare” Rule Backfired Spectacularly
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen a higher-up demands the “lowest possible fare, lowest possible rate” as a cost-cutting measure, it’s supposed to apply to everyone—including the person who made the rule. A Reddit user …
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Travel
6 Countries Where Border Agents Can Search Your Phone (Not Just Hong Kong)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you pay attention to the travel world, you probably saw that the Hong Kong government recently revised its National Security Law implementation rules and can now demand phone and …
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You’ve probably heard of people having dual citizenship. Having citizenship in two countries can be incredibly useful, since it allows you to work and own property in more than one …
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Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone …
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If it feels like airline complaints are everywhere lately, you’re not imagining it. A new analysis of 9,000 Reddit posts looked at which U.S. airlines passengers complain about the most—and …
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From “break a leg” to “ride shotgun,” these everyday American sayings are confusing, funny—and surprisingly popular abroad. If there’s one thing you can say about countries around the world, it’s …
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Airlines
Why Airplanes Are So Cold (And It’s Not Just Your Imagination)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all been there…you board your plane, headed somewhere nice and warm, so you’re dressed for where you’re landing. Probably in shorts and a T-shirt. As you get all settled …
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Airlines
A Flight Attendant Refused to Serve Alcohol to an Exit Row Passenger—Was That Allowed?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that flight attendants have a hard job to do. They’re at the ready to keep you safe, of course – that’s the #1 part of their job. …