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    Virgin Atlantic Passenger’s “Culinary Journey of Hell”

    by SharonKurheg May 1, 2026
    by SharonKurheg May 1, 2026

    One passenger’s complaint about an in-flight meal turned into what might be the funniest airline letter ever. We’ve written about complaint letters in the past: The complaining business class passenger …

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    Petty Revenge At 35,000 Feet: One Passenger Had Enough—And Got Their Seatmate Fired

    by SharonKurheg April 3, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 3, 2026

    Airplane etiquette isn’t complicated. Don’t take up more space than you need, don’t be obnoxiously loud—and maybe don’t ruin an entire cabin’s flight experience. Unfortunately, not everyone got that memo. …

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    Two Lyft Rides in Miami, Two Completely Different Americas

    by joeheg January 30, 2026
    by joeheg January 30, 2026

    It was less than a ten-minute Lyft ride. Same route. Same city. Different direction. And yet, the two rides couldn’t have been more different. Ride #1: “America Is The Best …

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    From Butcher Knives to Sandwich-Eating Legends — Airports Are Unhinged

    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2025

    At any given time, airports hold a whole lot of humanity. And a whole lot of humanity in one place means a whole lot of weirdness. Wild and wacky things …

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    That Time When a TSA Worker Was NICE to Me! {{{THUD}}}

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025

    As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …

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    Couple Stayed in an Airbnb & Found The Craziest Note Attached to the Bed

    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2025

    Airbnb and other short-term home rental companies like VRBO have had their controversies, but they’ve also garnered their share of fans. From people who want to stay in a larger …

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    I’ve Stayed in Countless Hotels, but This Note Was a First

    by joeheg September 15, 2025
    by joeheg September 15, 2025

    When we’re staying at a hotel, I’m not looking for personalized service. I like for the hotel staff to be pleasant and it’s a nice touch if they remember a …

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  • Cruises

    Ask Me Anything: Man Unravels the Mysteries of Nudist Cruises

    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2025

    For people who aren’t nudists, the whole nudist lifestyle is a big mystery full of a lot of misconceptions. They think that clothing-optional places and activities are full of young …

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    Plane Passenger Was Awful & This Guy Did What We All Dream Of

    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025

    There are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing …

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    How JetBlue Got Passengers to Love When Babies Cried on Their Flight

    by SharonKurheg August 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 12, 2025

    It’s a rare passenger who’s happy when they see a baby brought onto a plane. It’s not only the “winner” who gets to sit next to the little ones for …

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