New commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …
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Airlines
Southwest Airlines Plans More Changes as New Boarding System Still Draws Complaints
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe 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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Tips and Tricks
Flight Attendants Share the Best (and Worst) Ways Passengers Get Their Attention
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlight attendants say some methods are appreciated—and others are a fast way to irritate the crew. The primary responsibility of a flight attendant is passenger safety. While customer service is …
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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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Airlines
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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Airlines
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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Airlines
Why Passengers and Employees Say American Airlines Is Struggling to Compete
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFollowing its latest earnings report, passengers and American Airlines employees say ongoing customer service issues, leadership problems, and operational failures are hurting the airline’s ability to compete with its rivals. …
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Airlines
He Cut the Deplaning Line — Then Acted Shocked When Someone Called Him Out
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost people, when on a plane, tend to err on the side of “doing the right thing.” They use their inside voice, they try to keep to themselves, they don’t …
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Airlines
It’s One Week Into Assigned Seating – Here’s What Southwest Passengers Say NOW
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Southwest officially began its system of assigned seating a week ago today, there were a lot of cheers – and a lot of hand-wringing. People either loved or hated …
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Travel
The States With The Rudest Travelers Have Been Ranked — Did Your State Make the List?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all encountered rude travelers. I don’t even mean the ones who start fistfights over seating or who yell at gate agents. I mean the ones who do the little …