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LOS ANGELES, CA - Sidney Matterson is seriously irritated that her luggage was lost on a recent United Airlines flight to Los Angeles. In a last-ditch effort to spur United Airlines into action, she tried tagging a "famous" travel blogger on Twitter to see if that would work. It didn't.

The Travel Blogger

Traveler tags “famous” travel blogger on Twitter hoping they can help resolve lost luggage issue

by Lee BallouAugust 4, 2022July 10, 2022

PHOENIX, AZ - Nichelle Jenson, a 19-year-old college student tweeted her enthusiasm about #adulting the other day after signing up for a Southwest Airlines credit card at the Phoenix Airport.

College student pretty satisfied with herself after signing up for credit card at airport

by Lee BallouJuly 29, 2022July 2, 2022

ATLANTA, GA - Following the busiest weekend on record for airlines that saw overflowing gates, full flights, and oversold cabins, one Delta Air Lines deployed a novel approach to compensate passengers for being denied boarding.

Delta Passengers Receive A Mere 58 SkyMiles For Denied Boarding

by Kyle StewartJuly 8, 2022July 6, 2022

ROCKFORD, IL - After a reportedly grueling day of travel with his family, a 34-year-old father of 3 made a beeline to a hotel bar shortly after checking in with this family. Witnesses said Gilmer slammed his hand on the bartop and demanded 3 shots of the cheapest tequila.

Dad heads to hotel bar and pounds 3 shots after grueling day of traveling with family

by Lee BallouJune 25, 2022May 30, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - The County of Los Angeles issued new guidance this week banning all county employees from traveling anywhere outside of the county. The travel ban is in response to local politicians disagreeing with literally every other city outside of their borders' political views.

Los Angeles bans travel to any place outside of County

by Lee BallouMay 29, 2022May 6, 2022

BARSTOW, CA - A family of 4 recently moved Barstow to the top of their summer vacation planning list. According to the father, it's so much more than just a place to use the Bathroom before continuing on to Las Vegas.

Family seriously considering a visit to Barstow for their big family vacation

by Lee BallouMay 9, 2022April 17, 2022

ROTORUA, New Zealand - An American tourist vacationing in New Zealand is sure that driving here is something he can’t possibly survive, and his whole family will definitely die a fiery death before the trip is over.

American tourist driving in New Zealand convinced his family will die in fiery crash

by Nancy PowellMay 3, 2022April 15, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LA - A Louisiana traveler was dumbfounded when his wife actually boarded their flight on time last Thursday. Apparently she didn't even run to the bathroom.

Man Shocked When Wife Doesn’t Use Restroom or Go Shopping When It’s Their Turn to Board Flight

by Anson HowardApril 28, 2022April 29, 2022

SEATTLE, WA – Maddy Williamson, a 32-year-old sock addict from Seattle, was dismayed at not having to remove her shoes on a flight from Lisbon to Rome earlier this week.

Sock Addict Upset at Not Having to Remove Her Shoes at Airport Security

by Guest PosterApril 23, 2022April 23, 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