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    TSA Officer Warns Against Putting Specific Item in Bin at Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 10, 2025

    There was a time, before TSA began using CAT scanners at their security checkpoint, that you would put all your belongings onto the belt so it could be scanned. They …

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    The Shortest & Longest Airport Walks in the U.S. (2025)

    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025

    Last year we wrote about the Longest & Shortest Airport Walks in the U.S.. The list was brought to you by Kuru Footwear, a U.S.-based shoe store that’s been around …

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    Update: The Bonuses Airport Staff Are Now Paid to Catch Passengers With Oversized Bags

    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 9, 2025

    About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to …

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    More Groups Have Gained or Lost Access to Global Entry & PreCheck

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2025

    Most flyers who have Global Entry (and TSA PreCheck as an added bonus) know that just because they were granted access into the program, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have …

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    18th Airport Now Allows Unticketed People Through TSA Security

    by SharonKurheg July 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 7, 2025

    Way back when, during the halcyon days before 9/11, it was easy to get to the airside of an airport. We’d just check in, go through a metal detector, and …

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    6 Things That Can Get Your Luggage Flagged By TSA

    by SharonKurheg July 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 6, 2025

    With so many more people traveling through airports and the TSA scrambling to hire more employees (would YOU want to work at a place that treats their workers like this?), …

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    We Love This Cheap NYC Transportation Most People Don’t Know About

    by joeheg July 6, 2025
    by joeheg July 6, 2025

    Navigating New York City can be challenging, even for seasoned New Yorkers. It’s even more confusing if it’s your first trip to the city. My wife, Sharon, and I fall …

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  • Hotels

    Why Hilton’s Food & Beverage Credit Often Feels Useless

    by joeheg July 6, 2025
    by joeheg July 6, 2025

    We’ve been staying at Hilton hotels more often lately. That’s mostly because we’ve had a few free night certificates to use and found some good redemption opportunities. Even so, most …

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  • Travel Equipment

    A Few Inches Make All The Difference (For Bag Size)

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Size matters, especially when dealing with something as important as the dimensions of your carry-on bag. Passengers are avoiding checking luggage due to the cost and the risk of airlines …

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    Why Don’t Most Hotel Rooms In The U.S. Have Ceiling Lights?

    by SharonKurheg July 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 5, 2025

    Have you ever been in a hotel room in the U.S. and noticed that there are lights in just about every place you can imagine…on the dresser, nightstands and desk, …

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