When stuck on a long line, a certain tribal instinct starts to kick in. People know where they are in the line, as well as exactly who’s in front of …
Travel etiquette
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Airports
United Passenger Faked Injury to Board Plane Early; Gate Agent Bursts His Bubble
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery traveler has seen someone try to bend the rules at the airport. Sometimes it’s a passenger who tries to sneak an oversized carry-on onboard. Sometimes it’s someone who suddenly …
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Americans visiting Canada often assume they blend in pretty well. Canadians would apparently disagree. 😆 Regardless of where you read it, the media is in agreement that Canadians are not …
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Airports
United 1K Member’s Airport “Petty Revenge” Story Has People Divided
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirports are stressful enough without passengers turning boarding into some sort of bizarre status competition. But according to one Reddit post, that’s exactly what happened before a recent United flight. …
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From petty revenge to things you’d rather not know, flight attendants shared some surprising truths. Nearly every profession has its share of people who are, shall we say, not angels. …
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Airlines
Passenger Got Revenge After a Man Took His Legroom—People Say He Went Too Far
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen one traveler took more than his share of space, another passenger responded—and the internet had opinions. Travel friends, I have to be honest—a part of me loves a good …
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Airlines
6 “Polite” Things Passengers Do That Flight Attendants Wish They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGood intentions don’t always translate to good behavior—especially on a plane. Call me a Pollyanna, but I’ve always held the belief that most adults, deep down inside, are decent people. …
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Airlines
An Airline Joked About Banning Bare Feet—Now Passengers Want It to Be Real
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA joke policy struck a nerve—and revealed something surprising about airline rules. For a few hours, airline passengers thought one carrier had finally done it—they’d banned bare feet on planes. …
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Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone …
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Airports
Passenger Told Her Carry-On Was Too Heavy. The Airport Meltdown That Followed Was Wild
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost travelers know airlines have weight limits for checked bags. But many international airlines also limit the weight of carry-on bags — and not everyone takes the news well. All …