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    An Emirates Passenger’s Worst-Case Seatmate Scenario, Caught on Video

    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 27, 2026

    When you’re on a plane, who you get as a seatmate can really be Russian Roulette. I mean, you could get the greatest person in the world; polite, quiet, minds …

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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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    The Right Way and Wrong Way to Pee Before Your Flight

    by SharonKurheg November 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 7, 2025

    Over the summer, 25-year-old Cara O’Bannon was flying from Tampa to Jackson Hole, when nature called. She was traveling alone, so right before they started boarding the plane, she asked …

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    The Sneaky Way To Stop A Manspreader On A Plane In 3 Easy Steps

    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 19, 2025

    Ladies, this is mainly for you, but guys, this actually could potentially help you, too, if you have a manspreader next to you while on a plane. Manspreading. It’s been …

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    Planes Didn’t Used to Be This Cold — Here’s What Changed

    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 15, 2025

    We’ve all been there…you board your plane, and are going somewhere nice and warm, so you’re dressed for where you’re landing. Probably shorts and a T-shirt. As you get all …

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    Airlines’ Favorite Fake Rule That We All Fall For

    by SharonKurheg October 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 13, 2025

    When you purchase a plane ticket on a commercial airline in the U.S., you either pay to choose your seat, have a credit card or another way to choose your …

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    A Masterclass in How To Break Every In-Flight Rule Without Even Noticing

    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2025

    Y’all, I try to be understanding on planes, I really do. But the woman I was sitting next to on my most recent Southwest flight totally drove me up the …

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    What’s The White Vapor On Planes That Blows Into The Cabin?

    by SharonKurheg June 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 1, 2025

    You may have read that some lawmakers in Florida have recently decided to use their constituents’ hard-earned tax money to write and pass a bill banning activities that would “alter …

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    How To Prevent Your Stuff From Being Stolen at the TSA Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg May 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 25, 2025

    Fearing loss or theft, people traveling by plane often bring their most valuable possessions with them in their carry-on bags. Doing that will usually prevent stuff from getting lost. However, …

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