Southwest used to be known as the airline that bucked the trend. No change fees. Two free checked bags. Friendly crews. Open seating. A quirky sense of humor. While other …
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As years go on, airlines change their logos, liveries and, occasionally, their names. Case in point, American Airlines is currently on their fifth logo since 1934: American’s liveries have also …
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Survey: 2 Out of 3 Loyal Southwest Fans Are Now Booking on Other Carriers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery travel-related entity out there has written about the upcoming Southwest changes ad nauseam. And to be perfectly honest, we here at Your Mileage May Vary are no exception to …
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Ever wonder why your Southwest flight says “WN” instead of “SW”? Or why JetBlue hides behind “B6”? The two-letter airline codes you see at airports seem simple, but a lot …
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Aviation Showdown: U.S. Cracks Down on Mexico Flights and Delta–Aeroméxico Deal
by joehegby joehegThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has just placed new restrictions on flights from Mexico to the United States, citing ongoing concerns over how Mexico treats U.S. airlines and longstanding …
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When you’re on a flight and want something to eat or drink, you typically have a few choices: You’ve brought something with you and can eat it whenever you want …
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We recently flew from Aruba (AUA) to Orlando (MCO) on a Southwest 737-700 that had clearly seen some miles—and years. Looking up the tail number (N480WN), we found out this …
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She Claimed It Was About ‘Sitting Together’ On The Plane – But It Clearly Wasn’t
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI just don’t understand people. Especially people on planes. My husband told you the other day that we took a very spontaneous long weekend to Aruba. It took a bit …
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Most people are aware that the color of the belt a person learning/practicing martial arts represents how far along they’ve gone with their training and mastery. The same goes for …
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Update: The Bonuses Airport Staff Are Now Paid to Catch Passengers With Oversized Bags
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAbout 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to …