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    What All of Those DING Sounds Mean When You’re Flying

    by SharonKurheg May 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 20, 2025

    For the vast majority of passengers, flying is simply a way to get from Point A to Point B. Of course, there are some passengers – frequent fliers, travel geeks, …

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    One of the Most Brazen Pax Plane Behaviors Now Has A Name

    by SharonKurheg May 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 13, 2025

    Over the years, some people have become more self-centered. They’re less interested in what other people think or how they feel, and just do whatever they want because, well, “we’re …

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    10 Ways To Make Flight Attendants Love You

    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2025

    The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …

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    Why Airlines Will Never Get In-Flight Entertainment Right

    by joeheg May 4, 2025
    by joeheg May 4, 2025

    Airlines spend a ton of money trying to enhance the in-flight experience. They have to do something to distract you from the fact that your seat is a little smaller …

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    9 Liquids That Can Be Over 3.4 Ounces & Still Go In Your Carry-On

    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 29, 2025

    Ever since 9/11 and the formation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we’ve only been allowed to bring a certain amount of liquids …

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    My Biggest Pet Peeve at Airports

    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg March 10, 2025

    For most people, being at an airport isn’t fun. It’s crowded. It’s loud. You have to stand in lines that sometimes feel like they take forever. If you buy anything, …

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    2024 Travel Recap: Flights, Airlines, and Lessons Learned

    by joeheg January 1, 2025
    by joeheg January 1, 2025

    In 2024, my wife Sharon and I spent less time traveling than we did in 2022 and 2023. I didn’t think we were part of the revenge travel trend, but …

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    The Unwritten Rules of Being an Airline Passenger, As Written by Airline Passengers

    by SharonKurheg November 21, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 21, 2024

    When flying on a commercial airline, most people try to respect the norms of being on a plane. However, some folks have never flown before (here are some fascinating stats …

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    5 More Things That Totally Annoy TSA Officers

    by SharonKurheg November 18, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 18, 2024

    Over the summer, we published a piece called 5 Things That Totally Annoy TSA Agents. They were activities passengers did that were either annoying to everyone involved, or simply made …

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    7 Life Hacks You Can Still Use When Flying Southwest

    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2024
    by SharonKurheg August 6, 2024

    We probably shouldn’t have been surprised when the announcement went out that Southwest Airlines plans to shake up how they do a lot of their business. They recently announced that …

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