It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. But it’s true. We’ve …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Are Actually Doing When They Greet You
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the first things you notice when boarding a plane is a flight attendant greeting you. What most passengers don’t realize is that the greeting does more than just …
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Travel
The Tiny Triangle on Airplane Cabins Most Passengers Never Notice
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome people travel a lot. And I mean A LOT. They probably already know about all the “little things” about airplanes, like: Why plane windows are so small, why they’re …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
The London Underground Mistake Tourists Still Make
by joehegby joehegOne of the easiest mistakes tourists make in London happens before they even get on the Tube. For years, we kept buying paper tickets one ride at a time, assuming …
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Credit Cards
Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegIf you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts …
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Travel
Important Thing to Know About Europe’s Self-Cleaning Public Bathrooms
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSelf-cleaning public bathrooms have been common across Europe for years. Sometimes you have to pay to use them, and sometimes they’re free. Either way, they usually look the same: a …
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Airports
How Early Should You Arrive at the Airport? The 2-Hour Rule Doesn’t Always Apply
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTravel numbers remain strong across the industry. Hotels are filling up, rental cars can be hard to find, and airports continue to see huge numbers of passengers despite high airfare …
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Bulkhead seats are one of those airplane seating options that sound simple in theory but can be surprisingly inconsistent in real life. In general, the first row of a cabin …
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Airlines
Interline Baggage Rules: Which Airlines Will Check Bags Through on Separate Tickets?
by joehegby joehegInterline baggage agreements are arrangements between airlines that allow checked bags to be transferred from one flight to another, even when you’re flying on more than one carrier. In the …
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Airports
Now Is a Very Bad Time to Try TikTok’s Viral “Airport Theory” Challenge
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTikTok’s viral “Airport Theory” trend claims travelers only need to arrive 15 minutes before a flight—but crowded airports and TSA delays make that a risky gamble right now. For better …