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WASHINGTON, DC - After three terrorists revealed they have identified a radical new technology known as mixing the Transportation Security Administration found itself on the back foot this weekend.

TSA knocked on its heels after terrorists discover mixing

by Lee BallouDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022

A wealthy white woman decides to skip private and fly the Greyhound of the sky: "There are no seat assignments just a lot of passive-aggressive purses placed on the seats."

Wealthy white woman flies Southwest, hilarity ensues

by Lee BallouNovember 30, 2022November 30, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - In a tit-for-tat arms race to the bottom, two budget airlines are desperate to see who can provide the worst customer experience. After watching Frontier Airlines cut its customer service line, Spirit played its ace card by eliminating customer service altogether.

Spirit Airlines one-ups Frontier, eliminates customer service altogether

by Lee BallouNovember 27, 2022

ANY US AIRPORT - As millions prepare to embark on what is sure to be a stressful, busy, and chaotic trip this Thanksgiving the travel blogger community has one request: when filming a travel freakout turn your phone horizontally.

Travel bloggers have one request for everyone traveling this Thanksgiving weekend

by Lee BallouNovember 23, 2022November 22, 2022

LITERALLY ANYWHERE, US - In a shocking admission, travel experts are predicting that Thanksgiving travel this year is going to be exactly like it is every year...fricking horrible.

Experts predict that Thanksgiving travel is (checks notes)…going to totally suck

by Lee BallouNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

DALLAS, TX - American Airlines' COO David Seymour announced new plans for the airline to crack down on passengers actually enjoying their flights.

American Airlines unveils plans to crack down on passengers enjoying their flight

by Lee BallouNovember 16, 2022November 13, 2022

It's the year 2322 and space travel is a part of everyday life. What will that look like? What are the gripes business travelers will face? Will ThePointsGuy still be hawking credit cards? Will FlyerTalk curmudgeons still be complaining about life, the universe and everything in their forums? Find out here.

Space Travel Tips – A humorous look at business travel 300 years from now

by Lee BallouNovember 15, 2022November 15, 2022

WICHITA, KS - A Delta Airlines pilot inadvertently diverted his flight to a small airport in Wichita, KS despite there being no threat or passenger freakout underway. When questioned, the pilot stated the emergency landing was simply habit born out of flying the last 2 years during the pandemic.

Pilot inadvertently diverts flight out of habit even though no passengers are freaking out

by Lee BallouNovember 13, 2022November 13, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA - An active duty Coast Guardsman is furious after being turned away from early boarding during a recent flight out of San Diego Airport. The reason: the gate agent didn't really consider the Coast Guard part of the military.

Coast Guardsman not allowed to board flight early after being told he’s not really in the military

by Lee BallouNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022

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.

Pope decides to retire after being forced to fly Spirit Airlines

by Lee BallouNovember 9, 2022October 22, 2022