The first time I encountered a squat toilet was in the early to mid-1990s, when I went to Japan with a friend of mine named Teri. It was a very …
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Airlines
The One Question Flight Attendants Lie About — And Why It’s Honestly Hilarious
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen they’re put in charge of a few hundred passengers, flight attendants wind up getting a lot of questions. And because their “audience” is different from flight to flight, they …
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Is Delta Comfort+ worth the upgrade, or is it just a pricey promise of extra legroom? On domestic flights, Delta offers multiple seat options, but today we’re diving into what …
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In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer …
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Airlines
The Plane’s Toilets Didn’t Work Until 16,000 Feet — Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegToilets (a.k.a. “lavatories,” or “lavs” for short) on planes are nothing like toilets on land. Well, except for why they’re there (cuz when you gotta go, you gotta go) and …
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For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an …
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Airports
The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …
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Not long ago, we published a piece about 5 things travelers do that drive TSA officers crazy. They were activities passengers did that were either annoying to everyone involved, or …
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Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …
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The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it. …