Typically, technology is awesome. It’s faster than doing things manually. More efficient. Cheaper in the long run. All that good stuff. But then there’s a glitch that not only grinds …
Tips and Tricks
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Tips and Tricks
When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day
by joehegby joehegFlights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …
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TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …
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How Your Bag Tag Can Be Used For A Scam & Make You Look Like the Bad Guy
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you travel, it feels like every week there’s some new warning to watch out for — from scams at the airport to supposed dangers hiding in your hotel room. …
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Social Media Warns, “Don’t Print Out Your Boarding Pass.” Here’s What They Really Mean
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s been a couple of years, but every once in a while, a slew of online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass in favor of using …
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Frequent Flyers’ Flying Etiquette For Non-Frequent Flyers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the “have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …
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There’s a growing trend at gas stations that’s catching some consumers off guard — and it’s a twist on an old trick. If it feels like you’re paying more at …
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On the heels of the TSA announcing a program for more groups having access to faster TSA PreCheck lanes at a discounted cost (or for free), they just added yet …
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Can You Use TSA PreCheck With Global Entry Conditional Approval?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, the Department of Homeland Security has introduced a couple of programs to make waiting in queues at U.S. airports a little less painful. No real need to …
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TSA Made You Miss Your Flight – Are You Entitled to A Refund
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back we posted a guide for how early you should get to the airport nowadays. Obviously, it’s not foolproof. If you’re flying out of, say, this airport, you …