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DALLAS, TX - Passengers on a recent Southwest flight were treated to some of that famous Southwest charm when a member of the flight crew screamed a cute death metal song to the plane after announcing they'd successfully landed in Dallas.

Southwest flight attendant sings cute death metal song to passengers

by Lee BallouApril 30, 2022

DENVER, CO - A bored United Airlines pilot decided to execute a go-around after completing an extremely uneventful 3-hour flight. When asked why he chose to do the unneeded maneuver, the pilot responded, "I just needed some fun, man!"

Pilot decides to do a go-around just for fun

by Lee BallouApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022

FORT MILL, SC - As the 207th employee leaves vaunted miles & points travel website The Points Guy, a report has emerged suggesting the company's master plan is still right on track.

The Travel Blogger

The Points Guy’s master plan is right on track as 643rd employee leaves company

by Lee BallouApril 26, 2022April 23, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LA - The Marriott Bonvoy team turned out in full force at the 31st annual Freddie Awards in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, after winning 5 awards including the hotel program of the year and best elite program, the team was forced to admit that the Bonvoy program simply isn’t working.

Marriott disappointed to win so many Freddie Awards; finally admits Bonvoy program isn’t working

by Lee BallouApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was caught on a hot mic when he expressed surprise that Republicans were still allowed to travel in the post-pandemic era.

Mayor Pete surprised Republicans are still allowed to travel

by Lee BallouApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - A federal judge has struck down the federal judge who struck down the federal face mask mandate requiring face masks or coverings on airplanes, busses and trains in a dramatic confrontation.

Federal Judge strikes down the other Federal Judge who struck down mask mandate

by Lee BallouApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - The Biden Administration is considering a new face mask policy that is loosely being referred to as the "just one more day" program. The policy, if successful would continue to extend the requirement to wear face masks on airplanes and other forms of transportation for just one more day.

Biden administration considering a “just one more day” face mask policy for travel

by Lee BallouApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Salt Lake City Airport Advisory Board is considering a new proposal to extend the already lengthy walk between Terminal A and B to even greater lengths.

Salt Lake City airport considers making walk between Terminal A and B even longer

by Lee BallouApril 16, 2022April 16, 2022

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY - The beleaguered airline JetBlue announced a new policy today that guarantees no more than 30% of flights will be canceled. The policy, which excludes Boston's Logan Airport, was welcomed by frustrated customers and their family members.

JetBlue reverses course, decides to not cancel as many flights today

by Lee BallouApril 12, 2022April 12, 2022

DENVER, CO - A 34-year-old male traveler was observed using the Clear security line even though the TSA PreCheck line had only 4 people in at the time. Witnesses report overhearing the passenger mumble, "I paid for this service so I'm gonna use it!"

Man still uses Clear security line even though TSA PreCheck line has only 4 people in it

by Lee BallouApril 11, 2022April 11, 2022