Travel Archives | Page 24 of 26 | The Takeoff Nap

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

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

TUCSON, AZ - Business traveler Steve Birdsong stumbled into the hotel's breakfast room, groggy from getting little sleep due to an amorous couple in the room next door consummating their love all night.

Man groggy after couple consummate their love for each other literally all night

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

NEW YORK, NY - Eschewing efforts to enhance benefits for their cardholders, American Express turns to Entertainment Book in an unexpected move.

AMEX Platinum Outsources Benefits to Entertainment Book

by Kyle StewartApril 4, 2022April 1, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Ginnie Walker tried to verify her company's travel policy before picking up her rental car, but couldn't get access to the company's intranet page, so she opted for the rental car company's coverage, just in case.

Traveler pretty sure her company provides rental car coverage, gets rental company’s insurance just in case

by Lee BallouApril 3, 2022April 3, 2022

ORLANDO, FL - A Vermont couple found themselves extremely disappointed after literally no one freaks out on their recent Spirit Airlines flight to Orlando.

Couple extremely disappointed that no one freaks out on their flight

by Lee BallouApril 3, 2022April 1, 2022