Points, miles, and snide remarks.
Back in the day, Wi-Fi at airports was largely a paid service, but now nearly every major airport offers some form of free Wi-Fi to all travelers. Now it seems we’re seeing the exact opposite phenomenon with power outlets in airports, with reports on Reddit suggesting that Memphis International Airport (MEM) is trialing monetization of power outlets with Japanese startup company Vidergy Networks. Yes, seriously.
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If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you might have seen a video claiming that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom burned down yesterday. The video shows images of the castle engulfed in flames, and suggests the Reedy Creek Fire Department took an hour to arrive on scene, at which point the castle was unsalvageable.
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Global Entry is one of the best travel perks money can buy (and that assumes you don’t have a credit card that will reimburse you for it!). It allows you to breeze through immigration and customs when returning to the U.S. from abroad, and it also includes TSA PreCheck, which lets you skip the long security lines at the airport. But what if you have a family member who is not so squeaky clean? Can their criminal record or immigration status affect your Global Entry membership?
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In my recent quest for some (relatively) close-in American Airlines tickets to Denver (DEN), I stumbled upon a curious discovery that left me scratching my head. What caught my attention was the price breakdown. One of the supposedly cheaper options came with a not-so-welcome surprise.
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In a previous post, we dished out the deets on a Delta passenger who took culinary creativity to new heights by cooking shrimp and mashed potatoes in an airplane lavatory sink. Now, the TSA itself has weighed in on the viral video.
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We’ve all been there – cutting it close, racing against the clock to make it to the airport just in the nick of time, especially for domestic flights. It’s a habit many of us share, but it might be time to reconsider, especially with the looming possibility of additional TSA screenings this holiday season.
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So, you’ve decided to level up your travel game and make the leap from a standalone TSA PreCheck membership to Global Entry. Smart move. But what exactly happens to your beloved TSA PreCheck membership during the application process? Let’s break it down.
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Traditionally, savvy travelers without elite airline status have utilized a simple hack to save $30-40 on bag fees: bring a bag you intend to check through TSA, then “volunteer” to check it at the gate. However, the introduction of the new CT scanners has shifted the dynamic here.
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It’s no secret that the airline industry has been a rollercoaster lately, with domestic travel taking a nosedive while international demand remains surprisingly robust. But let’s zoom in on a scene I encountered at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) during the Thanksgiving holiday that I don’t recall ever seeing before.
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I’ll be the first to admit I don’t normally watch SNL. They’ve gone downhill in recent years, putting out a large amount of political content that quite frankly just isn’t funny, regardless of who you voted for. However, occasionally SNL puts out a skit or two that is actually good; usually it’s airline-related.
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