If you’re a so-called “trusted traveler” and remember travel before the advent of TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry, you know and appreciate what a time saver both programs can be. …
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Travel
The Incognito Mode Myth: Why Your Airline Searches Aren’t as Private as You Think
by joehegby joehegYou’ve heard it before—search for flights in Incognito mode, and you’ll find cheaper airfare. It’s a trick passed around on travel forums, whispered about by budget-conscious travelers, and repeated in …
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No matter what industry you work in, it has its secrets. Supermarkets know how to make it so consumers might not notice a price increase. Retail stores know how to …
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Travel
Why Some Planes’ Emergency Exit Doors Have Red Tape Over The Windows
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re on a plane and the flight is just ready to begin, you’ll see and hear a few things: the flight attendants close the doors of the plane the …
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When my husband and I stay in a hotel, we have some criteria that help us decide how much we like our visit. Cleanliness is a must, and having walls …
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Flight attendants have a tough, TOUGH job. Their most important reason for being there is to tell us what to do and to keep us safe in the event of …
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Airlines
The Different Styles of Those Who Recline & Those Who Get Reclined On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSitting in a tin can with less and less room with each new configuration of plane means that personal space is a precious commodity. Reclining seats “behind the curtain” of …
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If you’re flying into JFK and are looking to get to Manhattan by rail, you have two options. You can take the cheaper route by using the subway, or the …
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Airports
Even With PreCheck, You May Need to Take These Specific Shoes Off
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBesides the convenience of not having to remove your electronics or bag o’ liquids from your carry-on, one of the joys of having TSA PreCheck is not having to take …
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There are certain health-related things that can happen when you’re on a plane that you may wish you knew more about but were kind of afraid to ask. I’ve had …