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SARASOTA, FL - One traveler eschewed unwritten social mores while boarding a recent Southwest Airlines flight when he took the seat a fellow passenger was attempting to save for her family who'd not yet boarded. Untangling the mess required airport police.

Traveler Disregards Social Mores On Southwest Flight, Spoiling A Sneaky Attempt To Save Seats

by Kyle StewartApril 21, 2022April 9, 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

WASHINGTON, DC - Despite airline mask mandates likely coming to a close soon, air rage incidents have not subsided and one flight attendant union is demanding a radical new approach: bodycams.

Smile? Flight Attendants Union Demands Body Cams for Its Members

by Anson HowardApril 15, 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

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

WASHINGTON, DC - This week's repeal of the federal mask mandate on public transportation is creating unintended consequences.

Repeal of Airplane Mask Mandate Goes Awry

by Kyle StewartApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022