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    Airport Baggage Handler: Don’t Tie Ribbons to Your Luggage

    by SharonKurheg January 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 2, 2025

    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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    How To Easily Find Your Suitcase In A Sea of Luggage

    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024

    If you ever looked at my suitcase, you’d laugh at all the crap I have on it to make it stand out from all the other bags. Above all, I …

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    Will Your Carry-On Get Gate Checked? 5 Proven Ways to Avoid It

    by joeheg December 28, 2024
    by joeheg December 28, 2024

    A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend. …

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    The Newest Stupid Travel Trend? Flying Naked

    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 27, 2024

    Trends have been around for eons. As social media becomes more popular, trends have turned into “challenges,” some of which are, let’s admit it, pretty stupid. “Rawdogging” was one of …

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    10 Dirty Little Secrets of Flight Attendants

    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2024

    Every profession (well, I won’t say EVERY profession. NEARLY every profession) has its share of people who are, shall we say, not angels. You’ve undoubtedly heard about these people through …

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  • Points & Miles

    Are You Short on Delta SkyMiles for an Award? AMEX May Lend You the Miles

    by joeheg December 22, 2024
    by joeheg December 22, 2024

    Some love the Delta SkyMiles loyalty program, while others despise it for doing away with award charts and making changes without notice whenever they want. I fall somewhere in the …

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  • Credit Cards

    Do Hotel Restaurants Count as Dining or Lodging on Credit Cards?

    by joeheg December 14, 2024
    by joeheg December 14, 2024

    If you’re a travel point collector, you always want to maximize the number of points earned with each purchase. This means using the correct credit card for each spending category. …

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  • Airports

    Why Doesn’t The TSA Have Better Signs, With Clear Instructions at Airports?

    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2024

    If 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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    Should You Plastic Wrap Your Luggage? Pros & Cons Explained

    by SharonKurheg November 30, 2024
    by SharonKurheg November 30, 2024

    We’ve all seen it at the airport, albeit more often overseas than in the U.S. – suitcases that have been wrapped in layer upon layer of plastic wrapping. Ever wonder …

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    The TSA Says Ice Is A Solid Until It’s Not: What You Can Bring Through the Checkpoint

    by joeheg November 30, 2024
    by joeheg November 30, 2024

    I’ve seen several posts on Reddit, X (Twitter) and Facebook from people asking if they can bring frozen items or ice through TSA checkpoints at airports. Of all the questions …

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