It wasn’t all that long ago that you could bring your pillow onto a Southwest Airlines flight and no one would bat an eyelid; now it counts as a carry-on. …
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Airlines
How Little It Can Take to Get Banned From American Airlines
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne passenger’s story raises questions about how easily you can end up on an airline’s no-fly list. I am 100% a rule follower and someone who respects authority. But even …
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Airlines
6 “Polite” Things Passengers Do That Flight Attendants Wish They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGood intentions don’t always translate to good behavior—especially on a plane. Call me a Pollyanna, but I’ve always held the belief that most adults, deep down inside, are decent people. …
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Airlines
An Airline Joked About Banning Bare Feet—Now Passengers Want It to Be Real
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA joke policy struck a nerve—and revealed something surprising about airline rules. For a few hours, airline passengers thought one carrier had finally done it—they’d banned bare feet on planes. …
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Airlines
A Flight Attendant Refused to Serve Alcohol to an Exit Row Passenger—Was That Allowed?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that flight attendants have a hard job to do. They’re at the ready to keep you safe, of course – that’s the #1 part of their job. …
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Airports
Passenger Told Her Carry-On Was Too Heavy. The Airport Meltdown That Followed Was Wild
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost travelers know airlines have weight limits for checked bags. But many international airlines also limit the weight of carry-on bags — and not everyone takes the news well. All …
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Airlines
After Delta, Alaska Airlines Quietly Banned These Popular In-Flight Comfort Items
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEarlier this year, Delta Air Lines updated its rules around in-flight comfort accessories, citing safety concerns. Alaska Airlines has now followed suit, quietly rolling out similar restrictions. For some travelers, …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Do With Leftover Alcohol Served in First Class
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course. …
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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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Every so often, airlines “update” their rules. If the change can be spun as a win for passengers—even marginally—they’ll trumpet it like it’s the invention of flight itself. Southwest provided …
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