With a great sigh from passengers across the U.S., Southwest Airlines recently began charging for checked bags. It marked the end of an era in the United States, since they …
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United’s JFK Exit Was a Mistake—Now It’s Teaming Up With JetBlue to Fix It
by joehegby joehegUnited Airlines has had a complicated relationship with New York’s JFK Airport. After years away, the airline is poised to return—but not alone. With the newly announced “Blue Sky” partnership …
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Overcurious Delta Passenger Quickly Learns What NOT to Ask Flight Attendants
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s said you should never talk about religion or politics in mixed company. But there are other things you probably should (emphasis on the word “should”) avoid discussing with people, …
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Sometimes an airline will make a big change. Sometimes the change is small but can potentially impact passengers in big ways. Such is the case with United’s new check-in policy. …
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What’s The White Vapor On Planes That Blows Into The Cabin?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou may have read that some lawmakers in Florida have recently decided to use their constituents’ hard-earned tax money to write and pass a bill banning activities that would “alter …
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Woman Reportedly Slammed Child’s Head Against Plane After They Called Her “Fat” & “Miss Piggy”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSometimes you can’t make this crap up. And of course, it happened in Florida – but at least this time it wasn’t a “Florida Woman.” A Maryland woman is facing …
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Not Just Lifetime Flights—Airlines Sold Lifetime Lounge Passes, Too (For Cheap!)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWay back when airlines were badly in need of cash, they developed a couple of ways to, well, separate travelers from their money. The first option was something that most …
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Regardless of how you feel about Donald Trump, he’s certainly making an impression in other countries. From fears about CBP or ICE taking you away, to anger about threats to …
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Country Announces Punishment for Pax Who Unbuckle Seatbelts & Stand Too Early
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all seen other people do it (none of US do it, of course). The plane lands and maybe then, or maybe while we’re taxiing, they unbuckle their seatbelts, stand …
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Can A Flight Attendant Force You To Keep Your Window Shade Open/Closed?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYears ago, the Flight Detective wrote a post about wanting to keep the window shade open while on a flight, even though the flight attendant said to close it. And …