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  • Tips and Tricks

    What to Do If You Forget the Combination to Your TSA Lock

    by SharonKurheg March 2, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 2, 2026

    TSA-approved luggage locks are designed to add security—but forgetting the combination can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several safe ways to regain access to your bag. Travelers who want extra …

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  • Airlines

    Four Airlines Have Now Restricted AirPods in Luggage Over Fire Risk Concerns

    by SharonKurheg March 2, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 2, 2026

    Lithium-ion battery fires have prompted several airlines to tighten rules around wireless earbuds and other small electronics. On the heels of multiple countries announcing new restrictions on in-flight power banks, …

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  • Airports

    Flying Already Sucks. Here’s How Not to Make It Worse

    by SharonKurheg November 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 15, 2025

    As so many people have said in recent years, flying is generally not a pleasant experience for Chris Q. Public nowadays. Airlines have figured out how to get every penny …

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    Frequent Flyers’ Flying Etiquette For Non-Frequent Flyers

    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2025

    When it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the “have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …

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  • Funny Stuff

    People Are Now Packing This in Their Carry-Ons—and TSA’s Totally Fine With It

    by joeheg July 11, 2025
    by joeheg July 11, 2025

    One of the things we love about visiting Texas? The supermarket. Every region has its beloved grocery chain. Here in Florida, it’s Publix—and if you know, you know. People will …

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  • Airlines

    Update: The Bonuses Airport Staff Are Now Paid to Catch Passengers With Oversized Bags

    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025

    About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to …

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  • Travel Equipment

    I Thought I Had Seen The Dumbest Luggage Ever. This Is Worse

    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2025

    A while back I posted a piece about what I thought may have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever. I was wrong. I found one that’s even more …

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  • Travel Equipment

    The Bento Bag Is My Go-To Carry-On Bag

    by joeheg February 9, 2025
    by joeheg February 9, 2025

    There’s something satisfying about finding the perfect travel bag—the one that fits everything you need, keeps you organized, and doesn’t slow you down. For years, I relied on my trusted …

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  • Travel

    He Stored His Carry-On In a Bin Rows Ahead of His Seat. It Didn’t End Well

    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 26, 2025

    We’ve all seen people do it. They have a seat far in the back of the plane but store their 22x14x9 inch carry-on bag in an overhead compartment as close …

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  • Airports

    Can You Refuse Your Carry-On Bag To Go Through the TSA Checkpoint Scanner?

    by SharonKurheg October 29, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 29, 2024

    If you’re old enough to remember it, you know that 9/11 changed everything about the way we fly. Security was there, but it was pretty lax. Airports frequently outsourced the …

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