A few weeks ago, there was plenty of coverage when an elderly man collapsed on his flight on December 14th and it was later determined he died of COVID. United…
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With Behavior Like This, People Will Needlessly Die On A Plane Someday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn May 2019, a flight took off from Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, with plans to land at Sudbury Airport in Ontario. However there was increasingly worse visibility,…
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Finally! Small Update On 2019 FAA Plane Evacuation Standards Tests
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe last time the FAA updated its plane evacuation assessment standards was in 1990. Since then, airplane seats have gotten narrower and their pitch (the space spacing between rows) has…
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Weekly Recap
Passport/Global Entry/PreCheck Update, Marriott’s New Cancellation Policy, Spirit’s New Extra Charge, Why Do Airlines Copy bad Ideas?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From…
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Weekly Recap
It’s BAD When These Orlando Hotels Lower Prices, Simple Hotel A/C Hack, Heartbreaking MCO Layoff & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Although if you’ve been smart and staying at home, it’s kind of hard to keep track. So for those who need to hear it –…
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The U.S. Department of State issued a COVID-19 update on April 3rd, stating that they will only issue passports to U.S. citizens in the event of a qualified life-or-death emergency.
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Delta Cards Offer w/ 75K Bonus Miles & No Lifetime Restriction, Easy Way To Double Points, Is This The End Of Overhead Space Issues?, & More!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHappy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…
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Airlines
Safety Concern vs. Gov’t Edict: FAA To Test If U.S. Airplane Seats Are Too Tight For Emergency Evacuations
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe FAA announced last week that it plans to conduct evacuation testing this November, to decide if passengers are able to evacuate planes in a safe and timely manner during…
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Traveling Internationally? Make Sure To Add This Info Into Your Phone Before You Go
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI think few would disagree that the cell phone is one of the most essential pieces of modern technology that’s come down the pike in the past 20 years or…
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Study: Planes Are Not Prepared For Kids’ Medical Emergencies, Including Allergic Reactions
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSince 1986, the FAA has required that every domestic passenger-carrying airplane with a flight attendant must have an onboard emergency medical kit that has a variety of medications and supplies.…