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Lee is the brains (but definitely not the looks) of The Takeoff Nap. When he's not complaining about upgrades he runs a few travel blogs, but this one is his favorite.

ORLANDO, FL - In the wake of declining air rage incidents, Spirit Airlines has once again found itself on the back foot as it struggles to maintain a consistent brand identity.
Posted inMiddle Seats

Decline in air rage incidents forces Spirit Airlines to rethink business model

by Lee BallouDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023

ORLANDO, FL – In the wake of declining air rage incidents, Spirit Airlines has once again found itself on the back foot as it struggles to maintain a consistent brand identity.

ATLANTA, GA - Employees at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were stunned when they saw the latest prices for water bottles at a convenience store in Terminal C.
Posted inMiddle Seats

Even airport convenience store employee shocked at price of water bottle

by Lee BallouDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023
BOSTON, MA - After several years of avoiding the subject one travel blogger finally relents, penning first Maldives article, and leveling up her travel blog in the process.
Posted inThe Travel Blogger

Travel blogger finally writes obligatory article about Maldives

by Lee BallouSeptember 12, 2023September 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC - The Transportation Security Administration is considering an unorthodox new policy in an attempt to speed up airport security lines. The approach allows TSA agents to allow passengers who can demonstrate they are "pretty good" at going through security to skip the whole process altogether.
Posted inMiddle Seats

TSA considers letting passengers who can prove they are “pretty good” at going through airport security skip screening entirely

by Lee BallouSeptember 10, 2023September 10, 2023
PHOENIX, AZ - Sandra Dunning is legit ok that her rental car smells faintly of cigarette smoke. As a recovering smoker, the pleasant aroma is a friendly reminder of the good 'ole days when she used to kill a pack and half a day.
Posted inTravel

Woman doesn’t mind rental car that smells faintly of cigarette smoke

by Lee BallouJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023
VATICAN - Pope Francis announced he intends to retire after a recent trip where he found himself in a middle seat on a Spirit Airlines to Orlando. The 85-year-old figurehead said it was just too much to take.
Posted inMiddle Seats

Pope decides to retire after being forced to fly Spirit Airlines

by Lee BallouJune 21, 2023June 20, 2023
DALLAS, TX - In a shocking turn of events, an American Airlines flight attendant reported herself to management after accidentally providing great service to passengers on a recent flight.
Posted inTravel

American Airlines Flight Attendant Reports Herself After Accidentally Providing Great Service

by Lee BallouMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC - Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots being used across the airline industry have indicated they are forming a union. Their first order of business could be a strike.
Posted inTravel

Airline AI chatbots to unionize, may strike

by Lee BallouMay 4, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA - After recently turning 25, Slade Smith admitted that the best part of major milestone is that he can finally rent a car. The budding young entrepreneur, who still lives with his parents, already has plans to rent a convertible for his weekend road trip to Las Vegas.
Posted inPrepaid Gas

Young man admits best part about turning 25 is finally being able to rent a car

by Lee BallouMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023
TIJUANA - Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a new bucket list destination in their sights after Mexico has been named "best destination for those who love the thrill of being kidnapped."
Posted inPlaces

Mexico named “best destination for those who love thrill of being kidnapped”

by Lee BallouApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023

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