airplane etiquette

Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …

We’d like to think that most people follow the Golden Rule and treat others like they would like to be treated. And although it’s probably safe to say that *most* …

There are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing …

Compared to a bunch of you reading this, I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to travel. It’s really my husband who does the credit card churning, hotel planning, …

Oh, TikTok. While the U.S. government is/was looking into ways the app, built and run in China, is secretly spying on who knows what, most of us are in it …

Some people on planes just don’t get it. Others just have really, REALLY unrealistic expectations. Here are some of the craziest requests made by some of each of those types …

Travel-related things I’ve seen this week that made me smile, chortle or even laugh out loud. Such rude people… Our readers from NJ will totally understand… The difference between a …

I just don’t understand people. Especially people on planes. My husband told you the other day that we took a very spontaneous long weekend to Aruba. It took a bit …

If you’re a fan of the window seat, you’ve probably “been there.” You’re all settled and you’re on your way to your destination. You’re looking out the window here and …

Years ago, the Flight Detective wrote a post about wanting to keep the window shade open while on a flight, even though the flight attendant said to close it. And …