Jan
08
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
8 People a Day Die on One City’s Trains and Hyatt Suing Hyatt
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Love Letter on an Airsickness Bag: Woman Takes a Last Shot Declaring a Crush
Jan
07
2019
A 21 year old woman named Andrea flew from Miami to DC. Inflight internet wasn’t working but her mind was on overdrive. She had a huge crush on her best friend. She showed up at the airport to meet him during his connection… before heading off to study in Australia for a semester.
And she shared the teen romance drama on an airsickness bag, discovered by an aircraft cleaner.
The First Time in First Class Experience and 3 Pilots Fired for Faking High School Diploma
Jan
07
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Meltdown: Dad Drags Daughter Through Baggage Claim at Washington Dulles Airport
Jan
07
2019
A man at Washington Dulles is carrying a green bag in one hand and a pink bag in the other. It’s not clear which one was his personal item and which was his carry on — though since he’s departing baggage claim you have to imagine that one of them was checked.
Happening Now: Teenager Fleeing an Arranged Marriage in Saudi Arabia Being Held in Bangkok Airport
Jan
06
2019
An 18 year old Saudi woman fled her family and homeland. She obtained an Australian visa — because this could be done online, and as a woman she could not travel to an embassy unescorted. She’s being described as an ex-Muslim who was trying to escape an arranged marriage.
Rahaf Mohammed flew to Bangkok but is being detained. The Saudi government wants her returned.
Pick a Hotel Room Lock With the Do Not Disturb Sign and Bonus Miles for Pet Sitting
Jan
05
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
During Government Shutdown Global Entry Interviews are Cancelled, No One is Protecting Data Privacy
Jan
05
2019
During the government shutdown Global Entry enrollment centers are generally closed. All that’s on the website is that the website isn’t being updated. Helpful.
However several readers have gotten emails and even personal phone calls letting them know their appointment cannot be honored. And apparently little regard is being paid to privacy.
Man Slips on a Puddle in the Lavatory, Becomes Permanently Disabled
Jan
05
2019
A man flying on Qantas’ low cost carrier Jetstar on a Boeing 787 redeye from Bali to Melbourne says he slipped in water in the aircraft lavatory and is suing.
The incident bears a striking resemblance to the bullet that shot John F. Kennedy.
TSA’s War on Water Claims At Least 6 Victims, CDC Investigating
Jan
04
2019
Are water filling stations a good idea? We all know not to drink water from a plane’s on board tanks. But do you trust your government-run airport to ensure clean water? How aboutin Detroit?
Water fountains at the Cleveland airport were shut down after at least half a dozen passengers on a Frontier flight became violently ill.
Two New Lounges for Amex Platinum and New Doors Mean Even Less Room in American’s Lavs
Jan
03
2019
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
