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    Plane Captain Deftly Kicks Entitled Woman Off Aircraft

    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 7, 2025

    It’s probably just human nature, but there’s something comforting about people with a vast sense of entitlement who get their comeuppance. We’ve written about such situations in the travel world …

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    What Are Delta’s “Preferred” Seats & Should You Pay Extra to Sit There?

    by joeheg December 6, 2025
    by joeheg December 6, 2025

    Once upon a time, Sharon and I were flying on Delta on an MD-88 (a now-retired aircraft that Delta phased out in 2020). I didn’t mind that plane for shorter …

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    Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)

    by joeheg December 6, 2025
    by joeheg December 6, 2025

    For those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or from Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican …

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    Air Travel Is Crumbling. Quick—Blame the Passengers

    by joeheg December 3, 2025
    by joeheg December 3, 2025

    If you’ve been thinking, “Wow, U.S. air travel is more expensive, less comfortable, and one mechanical issue away from turning into a group therapy session — I wonder what the …

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    The Unwritten Rules of the Empty Middle Seat (That Everyone Should Know)

    by SharonKurheg December 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 1, 2025

    One of the #1 goals for airlines is to put as many butts into seats as possible. However, that doesn’t always work out. Even with all their paid passengers, and …

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    I Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats

    by joeheg November 22, 2025
    by joeheg November 22, 2025

    Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat. …

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    More Flights Are Coming To Orlando In Time For Spring Travel

    by joeheg November 21, 2025
    by joeheg November 21, 2025

    Orlando’s main airport just scored a pair of new ultra-low-cost routes, giving budget-conscious travelers even more ways to get in and out of Central Florida. As demand for leisure trips …

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    Southwest Drops a Holiday Ad So Tone-Deaf It Should Come With Earplugs

    by SharonKurheg November 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 21, 2025

    Airlines are in the business of getting as many passengers as possible. To help them reach their goals of filling their planes, they advertise seemingly everywhere. You’ll see their ads …

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    A Hero Asked for a Refund. One Airline Said No. Another Stepped Up

    by SharonKurheg November 18, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 18, 2025

    Sometimes you can do the right thing, and still come out losing because of an airline’s “rules.” And sometimes another airline will step in and make it all right after …

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    We Tested Southwest’s New Basic Fare. Here’s How It’s Different

    by joeheg November 17, 2025
    by joeheg November 17, 2025

    When Southwest announced it was rolling out a new Basic fare to replace Wanna Get Away, my first thought was, “Well, there goes the last ‘simple’ airline.” On paper, Basic …

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