Ever wonder why your Southwest flight says “WN” instead of “SW”? Or why JetBlue hides behind “B6”? The two-letter airline codes you see at airports seem simple, but a lot …
Airlines
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Airlines
Why the Free Wi-Fi Hasn’t Been Working on Your United Flights
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines began offering Wi-Fi on planes in early 2003. Lufthansa was the first, after they established an alliance with Connexion by Boeing. Since then, more and more airlines have offered …
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Funny Stuff
Passenger’s Complaint Went So Viral, It Even Made It Into Snopes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve read our blog for any amount of time, you probably noticed that we tend to post a mix of (what we hope are) informative and helpful posts, mixed …
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Regardless of how you feel about Donald Trump, he’s certainly making an impression in other countries. From fears about CBP or ICE taking you away, to anger about threats to …
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For the vast majority of passengers, flying is simply a way to get from Point A to Point B. Of course, there are some passengers – frequent fliers, travel geeks, …
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When did American Airlines become an ultra-low-cost carrier? That’s not meant to be snark. It’s an honest question — and maybe the better question now is whether there’s even a …
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Travel
The Most Hated Airlines, Hotel Brands & Car Rental Companies in America
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYears ago, 24/7 Wall St. gave an annual ranking of the U.S.’s most hated companies. Not surprisingly, there was invariably at least one travel-related company on the list each year. …
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The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …
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Airlines
Airlines Switch to ‘Summer Weights’ – Because Apparently You Weigh Less in Crocs
by joehegby joehegIf you’re flying anytime after May 1, congratulations: the airlines have decided you weigh less. No, you didn’t suddenly drop 10 pounds, and no one snuck a scale under the …
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“Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve just reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. I’m going to shut off the seatbelt sign, and you’re free to walk around the cabin. But please …