First, an apology to people who are named Karen (my name is Sharon – I even get a little push back because it rhymes). I admittedly used to use the…
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Regional Airports Suffering Growing Pains When Welcoming Commercial Flights
by joehegby joehegIn recent years, we’ve observed a significant surge in smaller regional airports beginning to welcome commercial flights. This trend is driven mainly by the emergence of airlines like Breeze Airways…
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We’ve covered Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) future expansion plans. These include the following additions: Additional expansion of Terminal C, adding another 24 gates. Further capacity with Terminal D, currently in…
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A while back, we wrote a piece about what flight attendants are really doing when they greet you on a plane. I won’t go into the details in this piece, but…
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The other day we wrote a piece about what could become a hefty tax increase (up to $200!) for passengers flying to France. So it’s only fair to also report…
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A Guide For How Early YOU Should Arrive At The Airport Nowadays
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEverywhere you look, you’ll read that travel numbers are still as crazy as ever. Hotels are getting fuller, cars are getting sucked up for rentals, and, of course, despite airline…
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Some airports are more difficult for pilots to land at, than others. Here are some of the more difficult ones, and why: Barra Airport, Scotland It’s said that you won’t…
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Carpet in Airports is Annoying; Here’s Why They Have it Anyway
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn just about any airport in the world, you’re going to come across it. You’re rolling your luggage across the airport floor with no issue, and suddenly, BOOM! You have…
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It’s always exciting when the TSA adds new airlines to its list of participants in TSA PreCheck. It means not having to stand on the “regular” queue at the airport,…
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World’s First Airport Announces 100% Biometric Boarding to Be Required in 2025
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhile privacy experts in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other countries are concerned about the issues surrounding biometrics and the recent arrest of an airline passenger in the U.S. due…