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    The Unwritten Rules of the Empty Middle Seat (That Everyone Should Know)

    by SharonKurheg December 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 1, 2025

    One of the #1 goals for airlines is to put as many butts into seats as possible. However, that doesn’t always work out. Even with all their paid passengers, and …

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    I Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats

    by joeheg November 22, 2025
    by joeheg November 22, 2025

    Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat. …

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    My Current Take on Flying United Airlines

    by joeheg September 24, 2025
    by joeheg September 24, 2025

    It’s funny how your feelings about an airline can shift over time. After several years of not flying United, I’ve recently had enough trips with them to form some fresh …

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    U.S. Airlines Took Their Time, But Premium Economy Is Finally Worth It

    by joeheg June 9, 2025
    by joeheg June 9, 2025

    There was a time when flying on a U.S. airline meant choosing between just two classes: First Class and Coach. In those early decades, First Class meant space, comfort, and …

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    A Humorous Look at First Class Travel (For the Rest of Us)

    by SharonKurheg April 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 6, 2025

    For some people in the points/miles/travel world, flying first class is an everyday occurrence to the point where it’s no big deal to them. Maybe they have a bajillion miles …

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    What’s a Bubble Seat on a Plane & Is It Worth It to Get One?

    by SharonKurheg April 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 4, 2025

    One of our readers recently wrote to us and asked if we thought getting a Bubble Seat was worth it. I have to be honest; I wasn’t 100% familiar with …

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    How to Survive a Red-Eye Flight from West to East Coast in Economy Class

    by joeheg February 22, 2025
    by joeheg February 22, 2025

    It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. However, it’s true, and …

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    Business or Economy? Weighing the Value for Transatlantic Flights

    by joeheg February 16, 2025
    by joeheg February 16, 2025

    Over the years, my opinion about flying business class from the East Coast to Europe has evolved. On our first trips, we flew economy class—back when I’m pretty sure it …

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    The Airlines That Let You Buy Empty Seats Next To You, For Cheap

    by SharonKurheg October 30, 2024
    by SharonKurheg October 30, 2024

    Having an empty seat next to you on a plane is like the ultimate of economy class luxuries. When the flight attendants close the door and there’s no one next …

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    My Favorite Seat On A Plane

    by joeheg May 18, 2024
    by joeheg May 18, 2024

    I love to fly in fancy airline seats. There’s nothing like flying in a lie-flat seat and getting to recline back and catch a few ZZZs at 35,000 feet. It’s …

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