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    The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)

    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026

    When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …

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    How to Get Through TSA Faster — And the One Direction Most People Get Wrong

    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026

    Depending on the airport, time of day, time of year, and, of course, whether or not you have TSA PreCheck, your visit to the TSA security checkpoint can be as …

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    That Time When a TSA Worker Was NICE to Me! {{{THUD}}}

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025

    As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …

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    Ma’am, If Your Bag Doesn’t Fit, That Sounds Like a ‘You’ Problem

    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025

    There are some airline passengers who do their best to, if not be helpful, at least mind both their manners and their own business. And then you have the passengers …

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    What Are Delta’s “Preferred” Seats & Should You Pay Extra to Sit There?

    by joeheg December 6, 2025
    by joeheg December 6, 2025

    Once upon a time, Sharon and I were flying on Delta on an MD-88 (a now-retired aircraft that Delta phased out in 2020). I didn’t mind that plane for shorter …

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  • Travel Equipment

    Should You Splurge On Luggage Or Keep Buying The Cheap Stuff?

    by joeheg November 21, 2025
    by joeheg November 21, 2025

    There was a time when I didn’t give much thought to my luggage. As long as I could fit my clothes inside and the zipper closed, it was fine. If …

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  • Airlines

    Southwest PAX Loses $40K in Heirloom Jewelry After Bag Disappears on Flight

    by SharonKurheg October 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 10, 2025

    It’s the kind of stuff flight nightmares are made of. A California woman says she was left heartbroken after her carry-on backpack that contained nearly $40,000 worth of heirloom jewelry …

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    Popular Overseas Airline Increases Size Limit for Free In-Cabin Bag

    by SharonKurheg August 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 7, 2025

    Here in the U.S., airlines are relatively generous when it comes to the bags you can bring onto the plane for free. Depending on your airline and ticket, there’s a …

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  • Travel Equipment

    A Few Inches Make All The Difference (For Bag Size)

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

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  • Airlines

    The One Rule For Carry-On Bags That Travelers Overlook

    by SharonKurheg March 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 16, 2025

    When people are getting ready to fly and plan to bring carry-on luggage with them, they usually keep a few things in their heads: How many inches their carry-on bag …

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