Assuming that weather, mechanical and staffing issues aren’t, well, issues, the time it takes to board a plane is oftentimes one of the biggest factors in a flight departing on …
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Not long ago, air travel cabins were clearly divided: you were either in economy, or you splurged for business or first class. But as premium cabins evolved—bringing with them lie-flat …
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Airlines
Did An American Airlines Flight Wait For Man to Exit 1st to Get to Daddy-Daughter Dance?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing you can say about Americans, it’s that some of us are not particularly nice nowadays. Self-centeredness – someone’s needs and wants, even at the expense of …
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Airlines
Long-Haul Business Class Dilemma: 2 Window Seats, Window/Middle, or 2 Middles?
by joehegby joehegAh, the joys of flying in business class—a rare treat for my wife Sharon and me. But even with all the perks and luxury, there’s one decision we can’t avoid: …
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Choosing a favorite airline is subjective. What makes an airline the best for one traveler might not matter to another. For example, maybe you like Southwest’s policy of allowing two …
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Airlines
2.1M Flights, 124M Biscoff Cookies, & More: American Airlines by the Numbers in 2024
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’ve always liked numbers. Numbers and statistics. I was the kid who would count things, just for the sake of counting them (as Halloween and Christmas approached, if we were …
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Airlines
How Little It Could Take to Be Banned From American Airlines
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI am 100% a rule follower and someone who respects authority. But even I’m scratching my head to see how little it seemed to take for American Airlines to put …
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Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …
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With Christmas quickly approaching, you may have missed the chance to buy the perfect gift for your loved ones. However, if you are part of a Secret Santa and have …
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Airlines
Don’t Get Too Excited, American Airlines’ New System Won’t Fix What They Say It Will
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAbout a month and change ago, American Airlines began piloting a new program that they hoped would stop people from boarding before they should. The system used technology to automatically …