Air Travel
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Why Flight Attendants Greet You at the Door (and What They’re Really Doing)
Ever wonder why flight attendants greet you at the door? There is a reason, and it’s not just to be friendly.
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Can You Switch Seats on a Plane? Not So Fast.
Switching airplane seats mid-flight isn’t always allowed. Learn the safety, etiquette, and upgrade rules every traveler should know.
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The “Shoes On” Era Begins! (Mostly!)
Exciting news for all travelers, the “shoes on” era begins! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially announced the end of the long-standing “Shoes-Off” policy at TSA security checkpoints, effective Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Get ready to breeze through security with your footwear firmly on your feet! Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared this
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Traveling Without a REAL ID: What You Need to Know (and How to Avoid a Headache)
The long-anticipated REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, has come and gone, and with it, a new era for domestic air travel and accessing certain federal facilities. If you’ve been putting off getting your REAL ID, you might be wondering what happens if you find yourself at the airport without that little gold
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What Is Travel Like Right Now?
As 2020 ends, some of you may be wondering what it is like to travel right now. You might also be surprised that depending on where you are going and how, it is not so bad. We have been on a couple of trips recently, one domestic and one to the Caribbean. There are a
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Travel in 2020
What is it like to travel in 2020, after some of the restrictions have been lifted? We recently flew to St. Thomas for a short trip to decompress from the first half of 2020. On this trip we took note as to how things within the travel world have changed. I can tell you it
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Our Best American Airlines Business Class Flight (So Far)
We usually fly American Airlines. I know Southwest Airlines is usually a little cheaper, and their processes are better since the “cattle call” days. That said, I usually don’t enjoy flying that carrier. We have had good luck with AA, and we just had one of our best experiences flying American Airlines business class. We
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Scott’s Cheap Flights
A few years ago Derek and I had gone wine tasting in Scottsdale. They were quite crowded so we ended up sharing a table with an older couple. Since we were all stuck together (I say that in jest) we struck up conversation with one another. We somehow got on the topic of travel and
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Essence of Fiji Rejuvenation Centre
Hello again! I hope you all enjoyed parts one and two of our Fiji Sailing Adventure. Now we’d like to share our experience at the Essence of Fiji Rejuvenation Centre in Nadi.
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Traveling in Business Class
Here is a look into our first time flying business class…