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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.

WASHINGTON, DC - The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to modernize its IT infrastructure following the recent massive outage that crippled air traffic across the country. Under the new plan, the agency will upgrade all of its client desktops to Windows XP.
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FAA to modernize IT equipment, upgrade to Windows XP following massive outage

by Lee BallouJanuary 14, 2023January 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to modernize its IT infrastructure following the recent massive outage that crippled air traffic across the country. Under the new plan, the agency will upgrade all of its client desktops to Windows XP.

DALLAS, TX - After suffering the largest IT failure in its storied history, Southwest Airlines unveiled a massive IT upgrade overhaul that includes issuing new Palm Pilots to all staff members.
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Southwest issues new Palm Pilots to all staff in massive IT upgrade project

by Lee BallouJanuary 6, 2023
DALLAS, TX - American Airlines executives called an emergency meeting late Tuesday night after learning they'd been supplanted by Southwest Airlines as the worst airline.
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American Airlines furious Southwest has supplanted them as worst airline

by Lee BallouJanuary 4, 2023January 4, 2023
DALLAS, TX - In a heartfelt message shared earlier this morning, Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan announced plans to personally visit each customer affected by the recent travel chaos. Working in partnership with United Airlines, Jordan plans to begin his journey this week - as soon as he finishes syncing up his Palm Pilot.
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Southwest CEO plans to travel to each customer’s house to personally apologize

by Lee BallouJanuary 3, 2023
NEW YORK CITY, NY - With thousands of canceled flights, it's clear there is only one culprit for Southwest Airlines' post-Holiday woes: Elon Musk.
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New York Times agrees that Elon Musk to blame for Southwest woes

by Lee BallouDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022
BETHLEHEM - The original Bonvoy: A wild story has emerged after one Marriott Bonvoy Gold member found himself on the outside looking in when a local Marriott refused to honor his reservation. Insult was added to injury when the man realized he and his pregnant wife weren't getting a free breakfast in the morning either.
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Joseph disappointed after Marriott Fairfield Inn doesn’t honor his reservation, provide free breakfast

by Lee BallouDecember 24, 2022December 23, 2022
COLUMBUS, OH - Karen Jones is pretty sure she wants a divorce but agreed to one more holiday trip just to make sure. Besides, no one files for divorce in December.
Posted inVacations

Wife pretty sure she wants divorce but wants one more holiday trip to make sure

by Lee BallouDecember 23, 2022December 13, 2022
WASHINGON, DC - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Chief Dan Pekoske announced a new study to evaluate the merits of changing the longstanding 3.4 oz liquids rule to something far more generous.
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TSA considering changing the 3.4 oz liquid rule to 3.6 oz

by Lee BallouDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022
SEATTLE, WA - An Airbnb host is making waves after experimenting with new fees and up-charges at their Puget Sound bungalow. After asking guests to literally pay their actual mortgage directly to the bank, remodel the basement, and father a few children the host was featured on Airbnb's "Most Innovative Hosts of 2022" list.
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Airbnb host asks guest to pay their actual mortgage, remodel basement, and father a few of their children

by Lee BallouDecember 14, 2022December 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC - Contentious negotiations between White House officials over the weekend have resulted in updated guidance for Biden administration employees. The new rules suggest limiting baggage thievery to every other trip.
Posted inTravel

Biden administration instructs its employees to limit luggage thievery to every other trip

by Lee BallouDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022

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