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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

by Lee BallouDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022

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