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    Why Planes Dump Fuel

    by SharonKurheg August 27, 2021
    by SharonKurheg August 27, 2021

    You may have heard about a plane “dumping fuel” before. The definition of it is pretty self-explanatory…the plane has X amount of fuel and it throws out, or “dumps” (although …

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    This Historic Plane Is Sitting Under A Tarp In A Florida Field

    by joeheg August 24, 2021
    by joeheg August 24, 2021

    For aviation geeks, there’s something just not right with a plane sitting seemingly forgotten, in a field. Even more disturbing is that this plane has a significant history and played …

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    The April Fool’s Joke Played On Airline Passengers, Daily, For Over 40 Years

    by SharonKurheg April 1, 2021
    by SharonKurheg April 1, 2021

    I’ve always had a warm spot in my heart for pranks and practical jokes. I mean, I was the kid who, when I was 9 and had just moved the …

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    Coming To IFE: Pac-Man & Other Retro Bandai Namco Classics

    by SharonKurheg March 30, 2021
    by SharonKurheg March 30, 2021

    If you’re a certain age, you spent hours and hours of your youth (and quarters and quarters) playing games such as Pac-Man, DigDug and Galaga. Pac-Man, in particular, is still …

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    Our Top 10 Quirky Posts Of 2020: Traveling Karen/Ken Got What They Deserved, Dumb Name For New Marriott Hotel, Why TSA PreCheck Lines Are Longer, & More!

    by SharonKurheg January 4, 2021
    by SharonKurheg January 4, 2021

    If you’ve read our blog for any length of time, you know that Joe and I don’t always write about what all the other bloggers are writing about. They’re good …

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    Why Airplanes Are Usually Painted White

    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2020
    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2020

    Here’s an oldie but a goody… OK yeah, it’s kinda gross, but it’s a funny meme, in a dark humor sort of way. Anyway, that “Look, up in the sky! …

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    The 20 Celebrities & World Leaders Who Spend The Most On Air Travel

    by SharonKurheg November 9, 2020
    by SharonKurheg November 9, 2020

    For the vast majority of people in the world, if you want to fly, you look for the best prices for the best flights that work for you. We’ve written …

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  • Weekly Recap

    New Ban On Trains & Buses, Delta’s Bad News About SkyMiles, The Guy Who Kept His Mask Off For Entire Flight, & More

    by joeheg September 28, 2020
    by joeheg September 28, 2020

    Happy Monday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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    Why Planes Leave White Streaks In The Sky

    by SharonKurheg August 26, 2020
    by SharonKurheg August 26, 2020

    Have you every noticed, especially on a clear, sunny day, that planes leave a trail of what looks like white smoke in their wake? Ever wonder why? I did. Here’s …

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    Happy Southwest Update, The “Killer” Vegas Visitors, Great ANA Deal, A Cool Hotel Concept

    by joeheg June 14, 2020
    by joeheg June 14, 2020

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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