Airlines know several ways to board passengers much faster. But using those methods could cost them billions. Waiting to board a plane for a U.S. domestic flight is a test …
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It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. But it’s true. We’ve …
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One of the First Airlines to Try Child-Free Seating Quietly Ended the Experiment
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines have experimented with child-free seating for years. However, one of the earliest examples quietly disappeared during the pandemic. Many people think that Corendon Airlines was the first airline to …
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What Flight Attendants Are Actually Doing When They Greet You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the first things you notice when boarding a plane is a flight attendant greeting you. What most passengers don’t realize is that the greeting does more than just …
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Bulkhead seats are one of those airplane seating options that sound simple in theory but can be surprisingly inconsistent in real life. In general, the first row of a cabin …
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Scientists Crashed a Boeing 727 on Purpose to See Which Seats Are Safest
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn one of the wildest aviation experiments ever attempted, researchers intentionally crashed a Boeing 727 in the Mexican desert to find out which seats gave passengers the best chance of …
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Most travelers know the dreaded SSSS code means extra security screening. But another code could mean you don’t even have a seat. When you’re prepared to fly and have your …
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Interline Baggage Rules: Which Airlines Will Check Bags Through on Separate Tickets?
by joehegby joehegInterline baggage agreements are arrangements between airlines that allow checked bags to be transferred from one flight to another, even when you’re flying on more than one carrier. In the …
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TSA-Free Commercial Flights Are Launching Between Spokane and Seattle
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNew commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …
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With Airlines Cracking Down on Lithium Batteries, Are AirTags Next?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs airlines and countries tighten rules on lithium-battery devices, some travelers are wondering if Apple AirTags could eventually end up on the restricted list. Over the past few months, we’ve …