The airline says it’s refining its new boarding system after passengers reported issues with overhead bin space, family seating, and boarding flow. Southwest Airlines’ new boarding system, introduced in January, …
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A calm, direct response to seat-spreading turned an awkward flight moment into an instant lesson in personal space. Flying economy—or even premium economy—means living within tight physical boundaries. With seats …
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Four Airlines Have Now Restricted AirPods in Luggage Over Fire Risk Concerns
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegLithium-ion battery fires have prompted several airlines to tighten rules around wireless earbuds and other small electronics. On the heels of multiple countries announcing new restrictions on in-flight power banks, …
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Long-Haul Business Class Dilemma: Two Window Seats, Window/Middle, or Two Middles?
by joehegby joehegAh, the joys of flying in business class — a rare treat for my wife Sharon and me. The lie-flat seat. The better food. The ability to sleep like a …
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After Delta, Alaska Airlines Quietly Banned These Popular In-Flight Comfort Items
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this year, Delta Air Lines updated its rules around in-flight comfort accessories, citing safety concerns. Alaska Airlines has now followed suit, quietly rolling out similar restrictions. For some travelers, …
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Two More Countries Have Now Banned In-Flight Use of Power Banks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf 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 …