We’re up to day 37 of the government shutdown. As of yesterday, it’s the longest shutdown in history. Yee-freakin-ha. Because I fly quite a bit, and that’s only increased since …
flight delays
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This isn’t a political post — it just happens to involve politics because the shutdown has reached a point where it impacts air travel in a way most of us …
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Travel
Flight Cancelled? Some Airports Will Bankrupt You Faster Than Others
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWith the government shutdown grinding on, there are more and more problems that American citizens are facing. Among those are the difficulties air travelers are experiencing, since there are increasingly …
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Airports
Schadenfreude at the Airport: Even Congress Can’t Escape the Shutdown
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs of this writing, the government shutdown has lasted 34 days. The 2018-19 shutdown holds the record for the longest shutdown. It lasted 35 days. We’ll tie that tomorrow. After …
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The government shutdown is, of course, on the minds of most travelers. When someone’s plane will take off (or not), when it will land, etc., if an airport has a …
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Travel
My JetBlue Flight Delay Nightmare – And How I Became THAT Passenger
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI like to think that I’m something of an “ideal” airline passenger. I mean, except for having to ask someone to put my carry-on bag into the overhead bins, and …
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Airlines
Plane Circled for an Hour Before Landing; Air Traffic Controller Had Fallen Asleep
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNo one wants to be stuck in a plane for any longer than they have to, but sometimes emergencies happen. Weather can prevent you from landing for a while. We …
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Tips and Tricks
When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day
by joehegby joehegFlights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …
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There was a time when an airline grounding its entire fleet was virtually unheard of; it was generally reserved for once-in-a-decade freak events like a power outage in an airline’s …
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Airports
Flight Cancellations Are Rising – These Airports Are the Worst Offenders
by joehegby joehegIt’s clear that flight cancellations and delays are on the rise in 2025. But where you travel could make a big difference. While some airports are performing worse than ever, …