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    Understanding Minimum Connection Time (MCT) for Airport Layovers

    by joeheg December 30, 2024
    by joeheg December 30, 2024

    When booking a connecting flight, airlines will provide options, often with varying connection times. But how do they decide which connections are feasible? The answer lies in a concept known …

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    Japan Airlines Will Now Deliver Your Bags to Your Hotel

    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 30, 2024

    I’ve been to Japan 4 times. My 5th visit (4th for my husband) was supposed to be in 2020 and, well, we all know how that went. Plans for 2020 …

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    2024’s Loyalty Shake-Up: What Vegas Travelers Need to Know

    by joeheg December 30, 2024
    by joeheg December 30, 2024

    Las Vegas, the city known for its glittering lights and world-class hospitality, saw a whirlwind of activity in 2024 as major hotel loyalty programs underwent significant shifts. From new partnerships …

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  • Hotels

    How To Never Leave Behind Anything That’s In Your Hotel Safe

    by SharonKurheg December 29, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 29, 2024

    I’ve never done it personally, but I’ve heard lots of stories about people forgetting they’ve put things in their hotel safe and then leaving them behind after they check out. …

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    Less Familiar Reasons Why You May Be Ineligible For An Exit Row

    by SharonKurheg December 29, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 29, 2024

    For most people, if you’re not sitting in first or business class, seats in the exit rows can be some of the most desirable ones on the plane. You don’t …

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    Plan Before You Pack: Planes’ Under-Seat Sizes Differ, Even In The Same Row

    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2024

    When airlines started charging for checked baggage, it made for a vast increase in the size of peoples’ carry on bags. After all, if you can cram everything into your …

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  • Travel

    Why Americans Prefer Flying Foreign Carriers Over US Airlines

    by joeheg December 26, 2024
    by joeheg December 26, 2024

    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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    10 Dirty Little Secrets of Flight Attendants

    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 26, 2024

    Every profession (well, I won’t say EVERY profession. NEARLY every profession) has its share of people who are, shall we say, not angels. You’ve undoubtedly heard about these people through …

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  • Hotels

    The Simplest Hack Ever For A Hotel Air Conditioner

    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 23, 2024

    For many summers, Joe and I stayed at one of our favorite hotels in New Braunfels, Texas – it’s just a simple Candlewood Suites but a woman named Tasha works …

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    Why We’re Keeping (and Dropping) Hotel Elite Status in 2025

    by joeheg December 23, 2024
    by joeheg December 23, 2024

    While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like free premium Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, or simply …

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