You’ve probably “been there,” in one way or another. You’re traveling with your child, you didn’t pay to sit together, and have needed to ask the gate agent or flight …
airline policies
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Airlines
Europe This Summer? Know EU’s New Carry-On, Personal Bag & Liquids Policies
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe United States, as we know, is a patchwork quilt of laws. What may be the rule in one state may be very different in another state, and it’s possible …
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Airlines
Aftermath of the Grandmother Stuck in Puerto Rico When Frontier Wouldn’t Take Her Pet Parrot
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou may have heard about Maria Fraterrigo, the NYC grandmother stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines refused to let her fly with her pet parrot. Just days earlier, they’d …
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Airports
The Popular Luggage Accessory You Shouldn’t Bring to Airports
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen suitcases are coming around the baggage carousel, passengers cram shoulder to shoulder, hoping to see their bags quickly and easily, so they can grab them and “get outta there.” …
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It doesn’t matter where you are in time or place, there’s always someone who’s trying to beat the system. It’s especially prevalent in the travel world: How to override hotel …
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Airports
United Pax Faked Injury to Board Plane Early; Gate Attendant Bursts His Bubble
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou usually hear about Southwest passengers faking an injury or disability to board the plane first and therefore get prime choice of seating, only to be “cured” when exiting the …
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Regardless of whether you travel once a week, once a month, once a year or once a decade, you’ll still sometimes learn something about traveling that you didn’t know before. …
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Tips and Tricks
How To Avoid Being Forced To Gate Check Your Carry On (Maybe)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …
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Credit Cards
The One Credit Card You Should Always Have With You When You Fly
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen most people fly, they typically have few problems. But sometimes, your foray into the airport is less than stellar. Here are the most frequent issues people face: Getting the …
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Travel
He Stored His Carry-On In a Bin Rows Ahead of His Seat. It Didn’t End Well
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe’ve all seen people do it. They have a seat far in the back of the plane but store their 22x14x9 inch carry-on bag in an overhead compartment as close …