If you’ve been reading travel news in the past day or so, you probably read about the Alaska Airlines flight (operated by Horizon) that had to turn around and make …
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Why Minimum Connection Times Aren’t Shrinking — Even If Viral Stories Say They Are
by joehegby joehegEvery so often, a headline pops up claiming airlines are shortening layovers or creating some new “tight connection trap.” If you’ve been seeing those stories lately, it might feel like …
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He Paid Nearly $14,000 for a First Class Ticket—and the Internet Had Thoughts
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen travel bloggers score ultra-luxury first class seats, it’s usually thanks to points and miles. Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly wrote about his experience on such a flight a …
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Even Olympic Gold Medalists Got “Weathered” On The Way Home — And It Can Happen To You
by joehegby joehegYou’d think winning Olympic gold would come with a smooth trip home. Instead, Team USA’s men’s hockey players (and plenty of other NHLers involved in the tournament) ran into the …
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I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …
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What Flight Attendants Do With Leftover Alcohol Served in First Class
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course. …
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A Flight Attendant Finally Lost Her Patience—and Said It Over the PA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA flight attendant’s blunt announcement over the PA system is drawing attention for how directly it addressed passengers ignoring basic safety rules during taxi. Some found it harsh. Others thought …
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Why It’s Suddenly Hard to Lift the Armrest on Some Southwest Planes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegQuick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …
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Flying First Class Isn’t What Some Articles Claim — and That’s the Problem
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlying first class comes with real perks, but it doesn’t magically eliminate airport crowds, security lines, or bad weather—and confusing those expectations is where some coverage goes wrong. My husband …
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What Flight Attendants Can See About You During a Flight — Thanks to Their Work Phones
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA viral complaint about a flight attendant “using her phone” raised a bigger question: what are those airline-issued devices actually used for onboard? A couple of years ago, a passenger …