Over the years, the TSA has been pushing PreCheck more and more. It’s admittedly a convenient way to save time at the TSA security checkpoint. But, of course, the more …
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Airports
Airport Security Staff Explains Why They Always Stare at Passengers’ Crotches
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegReddit has a section called “Ask Me Anything,” or AMA for short. It’s composed of people who have what they consider to be interesting or unique about themselves, and they …
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When you book a flight to the Caribbean, the process looks a lot like any other international itinerary. You’ll need to enter your passport details (except for Puerto Rico and …
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It’s always fun when you discover something in the travel world that most places don’t have, or only a few offer. We’ve gone over some of them before: Airlines that …
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Europe To Start Fingerprinting U.S. Tourists This Fall: What You Need to Know
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the United States, we still technically have the right to opt out of the government collecting our biometric information. Whether it’s analyzing our face, eyeballs or fingerprints, right now …
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I’ve been doing the pre-trip wallet shuffle for years—swapping out our everyday cards for the ones that earn the best rewards, unlock travel perks, or help avoid fees. It’s usually …
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Regardless of where you go, there’s an unwritten (although sometimes it’s indeed written) list of rules – things they should and shouldn’t do – people are expected to follow. Some …
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Airports
The Sneaky Way This Texas Airport Ended Passengers’ Complaints About Long Waits
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing we’ve learned in the age of social media, it’s that you should fact-check stuff before you write about it. From the Airbnb owner who wouldn’t allow …
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Oftentimes, people who collect points and miles for travel are told they have first-world problems. You know the kind: debating whether to fly to Vietnam on Emirates or Singapore Airlines. …
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Frequent Flyers’ Flying Etiquette For Non-Frequent Flyers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the “have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …