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    The Different Ways Airlines Decide Who Gets Bumped

    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025

    Years ago, I worked for a non-profit organization that, among other things, used the skills of volunteers to do activities in the community. Part of my job was gathering these …

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    New (To Me) Travel Phrase: Taking A Pink Eye

    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025

    No matter how often you travel, there’s always an opportunity to learn more about travel. Maybe it’s how to override hotel thermostat settings, or why seats on a plane are usually …

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    Best Seats for Couples: Comfort vs. Closeness on Domestic Flights

    by joeheg February 20, 2025
    by joeheg February 20, 2025

    There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach—booking an aisle and window …

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    The 3 Things Passengers Most Often Overlook On Their Boarding Passes

    by SharonKurheg February 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg February 7, 2025

    You’ve been waiting for this trip for months. Things have been rough and you NEED this trip. And the day finally comes! So you get to the airport, check in …

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    How to Negotiate An Airplane Seat Swap Like A Boss

    by SharonKurheg January 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 15, 2025

    It’s getting harder to remember, but there was a time when everyone on a plane was able to pick their seat when they made their reservation. FOR FREE! But around …

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    Top 10 Passengers’ Rituals of Flying (How Many Do You Do?)

    by SharonKurheg December 5, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 5, 2024

    A week or two ago, View from the Wing did a piece about passengers who tap the plane as they enter it. He described it as: … it’s a ritual …

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    What to Do When No Free Seat Assignments Remain on Your Plane

    by joeheg July 26, 2024
    by joeheg July 26, 2024

    Southwest has announced that it will start allowing passengers to select seats. This will obviously include charging more for the desirable locations on the plane and only leaving the worst …

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