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DALLAS, TX - Southwest Airlines announced a new feature for its top-tier flyers. Starting soon, A-List travelers on the budget airline will receive chauffeured car service when they are driven from gate to gate at most airports.

Southwest Introduces Gate to Gate Ground Transportation for A-List Flyers

by Anson HowardApril 13, 2022April 9, 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

FRESNO, CA - In an attempt to bring the joy of the New York City Subway to the friendly skies, the new airline Air Fresno is offering passengers a special opportunity to fly in its standing-room-only cabin.

Air Fresno introduces standing-room only cabin

by Guest PosterApril 11, 2022April 9, 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

AUSTIN, TX - One father recently found himself in a travel pickle and was supremely impressed with himself when he was able to use his one and only travel hack in front of his family, thus saving the day.

Traveling Father Overjoyed To Finally Use Travel Hack In Front Of Family

by Kyle StewartApril 10, 2022April 9, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA - A unknown travel blogger recently shared with his 17 followers that he has no idea who Richard Kerr is, or what Bilt is. Confused by the recent "Bilt" controversy, the blogger spent 2 hours reading negative comments on a competitor's blog and realized he can't get that time back.

The Travel Blogger

Travel blogger admits he doesn’t know who Richard Kerr is (or what Bilt is either)

by Lee BallouApril 9, 2022April 9, 2022

DETROIT, MI - A traveler aboard a Delta Airlines flight out of Detroit, Michigan expressed serious frustration about the incessantly long post-takeoff announcements by the flight crew after the plane reached 10,000 feet. Business traveler Glen Rhodes noted, in a now-viral tweet, that he was just trying to watch his movie, but the dang flight crew wouldn't shut up already.

Man trying to watch inflight entertainment seriously annoyed at all the announcements by the flight crew

by Lee BallouApril 8, 2022April 3, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - One man's mission to travel comfortably found him at odds with the time-honored tradition of letting the middle seat passenger have the armrests when his aisle-seat companion simply refused to honor the code.

Man refuses to give up armrest to middle seat companion

by Lee BallouApril 6, 2022April 6, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Kyle Sheffield was pumped to find out he'd been upgraded on his recent Santa Rosa to San Francisco flight. The short 39-minute flight is serviced by United Express and a small CRJ jet.

Newbie Business traveler pumped at first-class upgrade on 39 minute flight

by Lee BallouApril 5, 2022April 1, 2022

HOUSTON, TX - Doug Sax is an optimistic individual and it's this optimism he's relying on as he holds out hope for a much-needed first-class upgrade despite being 23rd on the upgrade list.

Despite being 23rd on the United Airlines upgrade list, man still holding out hope

by Lee BallouApril 4, 2022April 1, 2022