I read an article of View From The Wing describing how a passenger who arrived 50 minutes before his flight time was denied check in privileges and then had his ticket cancelled. The quick story was this passenger at Orlando Melbourne Airport arrived for an American Airlines Flight 50 minutes before his flight’s scheduled departure. […]
I found an interesting article on View From The Wing which described a passenger’s experience on American Airlines with a filthy plane. The quick summary of the story is that a passenger cleaned the headrest of a seat on an American Airlines flight with a wipe. What surprised me was the wipe was almost black
American Airline Planes are Just Dirty and Need to Be Cleaned Read More »
We were out for dinner and our friends were telling us that they are in the process of planning their vacation for the summer of 2026. For me that is an eternity away. They claim that you get the best deals 11 or 12 month out on flights and hotels. I understand the need to
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I read an article on View From The Wing, about MGM properties in Las Vegas not honoring reservations made on the Marriott website. A troubling issue for travelers: guests with confirmed reservations at MGM properties, booked through Marriott, are arriving at check-in only to find their rooms have been mysteriously canceled. What’s even more concerning
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My daughter asked me to pick up some newspapers to commemorate today. The last time that I bought a newspaper to keep was on the date of her birth. I have to say things have changed a lot between then and now. For example, newsstands do not exist and are a thing of the past.
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I found an article on Travel and Leisure in which they describe the dirtiest parts of a hotel room. Their list includes: This list pretty includes all aspects of a hotel room. The items they do not include are all the handles on the furniture, keypads on safes, doorknobs and faucets. I would also include
One of the best tips you can remember in pickleball is the concept that straight lines give straight lines and angles give angles. I know this sounds like a riddle but it is sage advice to remember in order to determine your next shot selection. When you give an angle, meaning you hit a diagonal
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Interesting Question of the Day: Is an airline responsible if someone steals your carryon from the overhead bin? Recently on the Delta Reddit page, a passenger had her carry-on taken by another passenger. It seems that this other passenger took her bag by accident and he left his bag instead. In the end, they will
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I was reading and saw that Avis has introduced Avis First as a new premium car rental experience. The program is designed to eliminate the typical hassles of renting a car and provide a more luxurious and convenient journey. It’s not a loyalty program tier, but a distinct product you can book for a streamlined,
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In honor of it being National Pickleball Day, I wanted to highlight a key defensive pickleball shot that you need to add into your arsenal. The Dig is a defensive shot played after the ball has bounced, often in response to a hard-hit ball or a difficult shot. It’s a recovery shot aimed at lifting
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