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    The 10 Most Turbulent Airline Routes in the U.S.

    by SharonKurheg January 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 22, 2025

    If you fly with any sort of regularity, chances are you’ve flown through some turbulence. Typically, the pilot will come on the PA system and announce they’re about to experience …

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    Bill Introduced to Rename Major Airport to “Trump International Airport”

    by SharonKurheg January 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 22, 2025

    Part of Donald Trump’s campaign was to bring big changes to the United States, and he promised that, if he won, he would do so ASAP. He had a laundry …

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    Why Planes Don’t Fly Over The Pacific Ocean

    by SharonKurheg January 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 16, 2025

    Have you ever seen the flight patterns of flights from Japan to the United States? They never go directly across the Pacific Ocean to get to, say, San Francisco. They …

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    What Does It Mean When A Plane Is ETOPS Certified

    by joeheg January 4, 2025
    by joeheg January 4, 2025

    Sitting in my window seat on a Southwest 737 MAX8, preparing for the short flight from Atlanta to Orlando, I snapped a quick picture of the plane at the gate …

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    Why Americans Prefer Flying Foreign Carriers Over US Airlines

    by joeheg December 26, 2024
    by joeheg December 26, 2024

    For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an …

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    Delta, Give This Gate Agent A Raise!

    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 13, 2024

    When you hear stories about gate agents, let’s face it; they’re usually not good ones. They’re usually more along the lines of gate agents telling passengers their carry-on bag is …

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    Why I’m Not Holding My Breath for JetBlue’s New First Class Cabin

    by joeheg December 11, 2024
    by joeheg December 11, 2024

    JetBlue announced on Wednesday that it plans to introduce a first-class section across its domestic fleet over a two-year period starting in 2026. My quick take? I’ll believe it when …

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    The World Lost 2 Travel Icons, Just 1 Day Apart

    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2024

    If you’ve been following the travel industry for a few years (read: before Covid), you may remember a time when the TSA’s online presence was actually a lot of fun. …

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    Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)

    by joeheg November 7, 2024
    by joeheg November 7, 2024

    For those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican airspace, …

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    Regional Airports Suffering Growing Pains When Welcoming Commercial Flights

    by joeheg October 22, 2024
    by joeheg October 22, 2024

    In recent years, we’ve observed a significant surge in smaller regional airports beginning to welcome commercial flights. This trend is driven mainly by the emergence of airlines like Breeze Airways …

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