Most people view flying as a means to get from Point A to Point B. Others view it as a chance for some bow-chicky-bow-bow (like this couple who was videotaped …
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Why Airlines (With These Few Exceptions) Won’t Let You Change Names on a Ticket
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the frustrations one might have with airlines is that you’re not allowed to change the name on a plane ticket. It doesn’t matter if it turns out you …
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FAA: Drunk Pax Will Be Prohibited From Boarding Select Aircraft in 2027
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve ever been stuck on a plane with a fellow passenger who’s had more than one too many, you know how disconcerting it can be. After all, their behavior …
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Southwest’s New Boarding System Debuted — It Didn’t Go Well
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAfter months of announcements followed by weeks of reminders, Southwest Airlines’ new seating program finally went into effect yesterday. The airline had utilized a “quirky but effective” system of open …
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An Emirates Passenger’s Worst-Case Seatmate Scenario, Caught on Video
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re on a plane, who you get as a seatmate can really be Russian Roulette. I mean, you could get the greatest person in the world; polite, quiet, minds …
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The Time Mark Cuban Drunk-Bought an American Airlines Lifetime Pass
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen people imbibe too much alcohol, their personality tends to change. Some people become silly. Others are more threatening. Still others may become more melancholy. And it’s not just drunk …
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When Delta held Investor Day on November 20, 2024, President Glen Hauenstein teased something that sounded simple on the surface: a new tiered “bundle” system. He even framed it like …
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Singapore Airlines A380 First-Class Video Sparks Online Backlash
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a travel nerd, chances are you enjoy seeing photos, reading posts, and watching videos about others’ experiences on planes. Those who share adventures in business or first class …
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Planes Hit Birds All the Time — Here’s the Gross Part No One Ever Talks About
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou undoubtedly know the story about Miracle on the Hudson. On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River shortly after takeoff due …
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Sitting in my window seat on a Southwest 737 MAX8, preparing for the short flight from Atlanta to Orlando, I snapped a quick picture of the plane at the gate …