United Airlines Banned Women And Kids From Flights For 17 Years—With Cigars And Booze, Branded “A Club In The Sky”

Sep 07 2025

For 17 years – from 1953 until 1970 – United ran daily flights that didn’t allow women. Marketed as “a club in the sky—For Men Only,” the service featured first class seating, steak dinners, cocktails, complimentary cigars, slippers, teletype business news with closing market quotes, and a “last‑minute message” service before pushback.

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‘We Gave Away Your Room’: How To Stop A Hotel From ‘Walking’ You

Sep 07 2025

Many airlines, hotels, and rental car companies all ‘overbook’ meaning they sell more seats, rooms, and cars than they have. That usually works out just fine. They know some people will cancel or no show, and they want to use up all of their inventory.

Here’s what to expect if your hotel is overbooked, and how to avoid getting ‘walked’ in the first place.

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