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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 - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was caught on a hot mic when he expressed surprise that Republicans were still allowed to travel in the post-pandemic era.

Mayor Pete surprised Republicans are still allowed to travel

by Lee BallouApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - A federal judge has struck down the federal judge who struck down the federal face mask mandate requiring face masks or coverings on airplanes, busses and trains in a dramatic confrontation.

Federal Judge strikes down the other Federal Judge who struck down mask mandate

by Lee BallouApril 18, 2022April 18, 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

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