Travel Archives | Page 7 of 22 | The Takeoff Nap

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - In a tit-for-tat arms race to the bottom, two budget airlines are desperate to see who can provide the worst customer experience. After watching Frontier Airlines cut its customer service line, Spirit played its ace card by eliminating customer service altogether.

Spirit Airlines one-ups Frontier, eliminates customer service altogether

by Lee BallouNovember 27, 2022

ANY US AIRPORT - As millions prepare to embark on what is sure to be a stressful, busy, and chaotic trip this Thanksgiving the travel blogger community has one request: when filming a travel freakout turn your phone horizontally.

Travel bloggers have one request for everyone traveling this Thanksgiving weekend

by Lee BallouNovember 23, 2022November 22, 2022

LITERALLY ANYWHERE, US - In a shocking admission, travel experts are predicting that Thanksgiving travel this year is going to be exactly like it is every year...fricking horrible.

Experts predict that Thanksgiving travel is (checks notes)…going to totally suck

by Lee BallouNovember 22, 2022November 22, 2022

LAFAYETTE, IN – Grimshoe Elementary teacher and self-professed miles and points hobbyist Heather Robinson was shocked when she read her son’s crazy Christmas wish list.

Exorbitant Christmas wish list catches travel hacker parent by surprise

by Nancy PowellNovember 21, 2022November 13, 2022

Motel 6 Cuts Costs, Won’t “Leave Light On” For Guests

by Kyle StewartNovember 20, 2022November 13, 2022

DALLAS, TX - American Airlines' COO David Seymour announced new plans for the airline to crack down on passengers actually enjoying their flights.

American Airlines unveils plans to crack down on passengers enjoying their flight

by Lee BallouNovember 16, 2022November 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

SAN DIEGO, CA - An active duty Coast Guardsman is furious after being turned away from early boarding during a recent flight out of San Diego Airport. The reason: the gate agent didn't really consider the Coast Guard part of the military.

Coast Guardsman not allowed to board flight early after being told he’s not really in the military

by Lee BallouNovember 11, 2022November 11, 2022

a plane on the runway

Days after buying Twitter, Musk admits it was just a ploy to stop that kid from tracking his private jet

by Lee BallouNovember 4, 2022January 1, 2024

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