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For economy fliers who silently shuffle by the cushy leather recliners in first class, upgrading from the bleachers to the VIP section for free might seem like a myth. But believe it or not, complimentary upgrades happen more than you think — you just need to know how to work your magic. Savvy travelers know…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/firesock One might argue that waiting at the airport is the worst part of traveling. Sure, it’s a necessary step to get you to your final destination, but what if the airport was the whole reason you even made a trip? Believe it or not, some terminals are making this a reality.…
Being stuck in an airport might be one of the worst parts of traveling, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Hear us out. Airport lounges around the world are going above and beyond the complimentary half-hour of free Wi-Fi, making the hours of waiting less painful and — dare we say it…
First, your coffee spills. Then, the plane skips like a stone across water. The pilot’s voice drifts through the overhead speaker like a quiet storm radio announcer. “Looks like we have a little bumpiness ahead. Please return to your seat and buckle up,” he or she will say. Suddenly, the plane feels like it’s at…
Nothing tempers the frustration that comes with a delayed flight quite like an excellent airport bar. While some are lackluster, run-of-the-mill stops designed to solely kill time, others go above and beyond, serving up stylish interiors, top-notch beer and cocktail menus, tasty snacks, and front-row seats for plane spotting. And now that the TSA recommends…
Having a packed bag is part of a flight attendant’s job description. What most people don’t realize (and neither did I until I became one) is that every so often flight attendants are rostered on airport standby shifts. Because an airline can’t wait for anyone (it costs thousands of dollars to reschedule a flight), there…
Raise your hand if this is even a slightly familiar scenario: You’re crouched in some corner of a busy airport, shamelessly gorging an overpriced, two-pound Cinnabon calorie bomb. Or maybe you’re on the plane, and the flight attendant’s gaze finally comes your way during the refreshments distribution: it’s your brief-but-glorious moment to shine, and you…
You’re all set for your family summer vacation — flights are booked, bags are packed, and games are overflowing in carry-ons to keep the kids entertained. While figuring out a way to keep the little ones quiet on board was easy peasy, ensuring their safety might be a bit more complicated. That’s why we tapped…
The world is abuzz with the surprising results of Britain’s referendum. Thought support to leave the European Union increased in the days leading up to the vote, few suspected that the majority of British people would choose to sever the country’s ties with the E.U. — but the people have spoken, David Cameron has resigned,…
If you travel more than a few times per year, you’re likely wasting a lot of your precious time in security lines. With TSA wait times on the rise, and no easy solution in sight, TSA PreCheck—the paid program that gives passengers a fast track through security—looks like an increasingly wise investment. But don’t get…