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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

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

Overland Park, KS - When one travel blogger shared that she redeemed all of her Hyatt award points at various Hyatt Place hotels around the country, she wasn't prepared for the backlash and shaming from other bloggers.

Travel blogger admits blowing entire stash of points at Hyatt Place; other bloggers shame the move

by Nancy PowellApril 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

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