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ATLANTA, GA - Employees at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were stunned when they saw the latest prices for water bottles at a convenience store in Terminal C.

Even airport convenience store employee shocked at price of water bottle

by Lee BallouDecember 26, 2023December 26, 2023

ATLANTA, GA – Employees at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were stunned when they saw the latest prices for water bottles at a convenience store in Terminal C. Shonda Jackson has worked as an airport employee for 17 years and, in her words, “I’ve seen some shit.” But, even the 38-year-old Jackson was shocked when she […]

WASHINGTON, DC - The Transportation Security Administration is considering an unorthodox new policy in an attempt to speed up airport security lines. The approach allows TSA agents to allow passengers who can demonstrate they are "pretty good" at going through security to skip the whole process altogether.

TSA considers letting passengers who can prove they are “pretty good” at going through airport security skip screening entirely

by Lee BallouSeptember 10, 2023September 10, 2023

PHOENIX, AZ - Sandra Dunning is legit ok that her rental car smells faintly of cigarette smoke. As a recovering smoker, the pleasant aroma is a friendly reminder of the good 'ole days when she used to kill a pack and half a day.

Woman doesn’t mind rental car that smells faintly of cigarette smoke

by Lee BallouJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023

CHICAGO, IL - Steve Johnson is an anomaly amongst his peers. The seasoned business travel claims to still have a strong marriage after 16 years of steady business travel. However, his colleagues just aren't buying it.

Business traveler who still has a solid marriage viewed suspiciously by peers

by Lee BallouMarch 17, 2023March 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Voters will have an opportunity to decide if local homeless camps should be required to house business travelers.

California city to require homeless camps to house business travelers

by Lee BallouFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023

BOCA RATON, FL - Hertz Car Rental is rolling out an eye-popping new perk for its elite members. Soon, President's Circle members will have a guarantee that they won't be arrested more than once a year after returning cars they've rented.

Hertz unveils new perk for top tier members that restricts arrests to no more than once a year

by Lee BallouFebruary 8, 2023February 7, 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.

New York Times agrees that Elon Musk to blame for Southwest woes

by Lee BallouDecember 27, 2022December 27, 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

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

DENVER, CO - Samantha O'Brien finished her 2nd IPA and waived down the bartender to closer her tab. As the 34-year-old business traveler signed her bill, she muttered to herself, "Wow, only one douchebag hit on me this entire time. That's got to be a record."

Female business traveler oddly satisfied that only one guy hits on her in airport bar

by Lee BallouNovember 2, 2022October 22, 2022