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 …
travel advice
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Tips and Tricks
5 Ways To Get Your Bags To Arrive First At Baggage Claim
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMore often than not, the one thing you want to do more than anything else after your plane has landed is get to your destination. Unfortunately, unless you’re on a …
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Interline baggage agreements are agreements between airlines that allow them to handle passengers’ baggage through multiple flights, even if those flights are on different airlines. This means if a passenger …
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For years, when people would buy new luggage, many would get it in black. Sometimes it was the only choice, but for others, I dunno, I guess they didn’t want …
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Lots of people like to collect specific things as souvenirs to remind them of their various trips. I buy Christmas ornaments (or something I can use as a Christmas ornament …
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Airlines
6 Polite Things Passengers Do That Flight Attendants Wish They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCall me a Pollyanna, but I’ve always held the belief that most adults, deep down inside, are decent people. Granted, some are probably “great” people while others are just “good” …
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Airports
Why Doesn’t The TSA Have Better Signs, With Clear Instructions at Airports?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you fly a lot, the TSA is a necessary evil but one where, if you go through it often enough, you know what’s expected of you. That goes a …
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Tips and Tricks
Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room?! How To Not Bring Them Home
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBed bugs. Ew. They’re a scourge that’s been around for centuries and are found virtually everywhere (although some cities have more than others – here’s the most recent list). There …
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Cruises
Can You Go On A Cruise If You Have A Criminal Record? It’s Complicated
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou’ve probably heard that cruising has become a hot way to travel over the past couple of years. In 2023 alone, cruise passengers topped over 31 million, a 7% increase …
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See that title? Flights can become un-delayed and re-delayed? Yeah. My wife and I have experienced this situation on two separate occasions, so I’m sharing it with everyone. Not knowing …