If you’re old enough to remember life before GPS, you remember maps. Back in the day, they were THE way to get from Point A to Point B, C, D …
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You’ve just boarded your aircraft and maybe you’re feeling a little smug because you already know so much stuff, like why planes still have ashtrays (even though smoking on planes …
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It wasn’t long ago that if you needed to get something while traveling, there were only a few options. You could ask your hotel if it was something typical and …
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You can learn a lot about travelers and what they like and dislike, usually through surveys, observation or other types of studies. Other times, you can learn all you need …
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It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. However, it’s true, and …
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There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach—booking an aisle and window …
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The TSA has a lot of rules about what can and can’t be brought through the TSA security checkpoint. They tend to be a little softer on rules for people’s …
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Government Monitors PreCheck & Global Entry Travelers Daily, Even If They’re Not Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a so-called “trusted traveler” and remember travel before the advent of TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry, you know and appreciate what a time saver both programs can be. …
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The Incognito Mode Myth: Why Your Airline Searches Aren’t as Private as You Think
by joehegby joehegYou’ve heard it before—search for flights in Incognito mode, and you’ll find cheaper airfare. It’s a trick passed around on travel forums, whispered about by budget-conscious travelers, and repeated in …
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Why Some Planes’ Emergency Exit Doors Have Red Tape Over The Windows
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re on a plane and the flight is just ready to begin, you’ll see and hear a few things: the flight attendants close the doors of the plane the …