According to the FAA, as of June 2019 (read: before COVID), there were more than 44,000 flights every day. That’s more than 16 million flights per year. Meanwhile, according to …
Travel
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When searching for hotels, it’s important to consider multiple factors such as the hotel’s quality, amenities, and location. Are you looking for a luxurious resort or a simpler accommodation? It’s …
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There was a time when I scoffed at the idea of using moving walkways. Didn’t matter if they were at airports, theme parks, or anywhere else, if I had the …
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The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories to United States citizens when they feel people could potentially be in a dangerous situation should they visit the said area(s). In …
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Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …
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Points & Miles
Maximizing Points at Buc-ee’s: Understanding How Banks Classify Expenses
by joehegby joehegIt was 2012 when we first visited Buc-ee’s. The Texas-based company opened its first travel center in 2003, but the stakes were raised when its massive complex opened in New …
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Occasionally, an airline will do the right thing, even if it means they lose significant money in the process. The good news is that such a circumstance happened just last …
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Lounges
The Most Specific Sign Ever Seen at an Amex Centurion Lounge
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegImagine having a long, hard day of travel after a decidedly sorrowful morning. You’ve driven from Central Nebraska, where you’ve just attended the funeral of a close relative, to Denver …
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Cruises
Cruise Lines Warn Guests: Your Clothing Could Land You in Jail
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCruise ships have to follow a whole lot of rules. When docked in the United States, they have to follow federal laws, since the U.S. government runs the docks. That …
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Rental Cars
Car Rental Experience: A Third-Party Booking and $560 Charge – Intentional or Innocent Mistake?
by joehegby joehegI wanted to share an interesting experience I had while getting our car at Charlotte Airport during our recent trip to North Carolina. I had forgotten to use the $300 …