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    The Advantages of Boarding a Plane Last

    by SharonKurheg October 28, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 28, 2024

    Generally speaking, there are a handful of different “teams” who fly on commercial planes: “Team checked bag” and “team carry-on” People seem to be very ensconced in whichever team they’re …

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    Is There Really A “Safest Seat” During a Plane Crash?

    by SharonKurheg October 23, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 23, 2024

    When you book a seat on a plane, you probably have certain criteria in mind. Price. Comfort. Leg room. Seats next to each other to sit with the rest of …

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    European Country Considering Higher Airline PAX Tax (Up to $200+/Flight)

    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2024

    They say nothing is certain but death and taxes. (Fun Fact! Although the saying is usually credited to Benjamin Franklin (in his last letter to a French scientist in 1789), …

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    Crazy Ways Airlines Have Reduced Weight On Planes, To Lower Fuel Costs

    by SharonKurheg October 12, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 12, 2024

    When you’re an airline (or any large-scale entity that serves the public), every little bit helps the bottom line. Is anybody else old enough to remember yogurt cartons that were …

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    What Flight Attendants Are Really Doing When They Greet You On The Plane

    by SharonKurheg October 6, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 6, 2024

    The first thing you encounter when you board a plane is the flight attendant greeting you. It’ll just be a quick hello and a smile. We’ve already posted some things …

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    ANOTHER Airline Kicked A Child Off A Plane, Alone, Stranding Them

    by SharonKurheg September 17, 2024
    by SharonKurheg September 17, 2024

    Last week we let you know about how an airline overbooked their flight, which resulted in them telling a 14-year-old boy to stay alone in Rome for a week. It’s …

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    7 Life Hacks You Can Still Use When Flying Southwest

    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2024
    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2024

    We probably shouldn’t have been surprised when the announcement went out that Southwest Airlines plans to shake up how they do a lot of their business. They recently announced that …

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    BUSTED! Airlines Cracking Down on Another Hack to Pay Less For Checked Bags

    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2024
    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2024

    Although airlines are still (begrudgingly) working through allowing families to sit together for free, they do, at least, allow young families to check a stroller and car seat for free. …

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    Going Back In Time Flying on JetBlue’s Classic A320

    by joeheg July 29, 2024
    by joeheg July 29, 2024

    Some people go out of their way to fly on the newest airplane or to check out a new interior design. Others will schedule trips on older planes that are …

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    The Free Gift American Airlines Gives You if They Lose Your Luggage

    by SharonKurheg July 2, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 2, 2024

    According to the Department of Transportation’s final Air Travel Consumer Report of the year, in 2023, U.S. airlines lost (they prefer the word “mishandled” – that includes lost, damaged, delayed …

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