For decades, the relationship between an airline and its frequent flyers was built on a simple, unspoken contract: if you give us your exclusive business, we will treat you like a human being. We will set you up with a better seat, let you board first, and acknowledge your years of patronage even when you’re […]
Stop Chasing Status: Loyalty with An Airline Is A One Way Street Read More »
In the world of air travel, there are three certainties: death, taxes, and the ever-rising cost of checking a suitcase. As of late March 2026, the aviation industry has once again turned the dial on baggage fees. Leading the charge, JetBlue recently hiked its first checked bag fee to a staggering $49 for peak travel
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With the TSA Shutdown, everyone is concerned about traveling through airports and the related headaches. You can arrive at the airport two hours early then you check your bags. You think that you are golden but as you turn the corner, you see the TSA line that wraps around the building. Now you are in
When we travel, things go wrong. It could be an issue with the weather, the hotel or even the food you eat. Most of us bitch and complain, possibly leave a mediocre TripAdvisor review, and then move on. But for a growing breed of Litigious Travelers, a bad vacation isn’t just a pain, it’s a
The Spicy Truth: Why Travelers Need to Stop Suing the World Read More »
I’ve stayed in a lot of hotel rooms over the years. Business trips, weekend getaways, quick overnight stops—you name it. And if there’s one universal truth I’ve learned about the human condition, it’s this: the line between souvenir and theft gets surprisingly blurry once you close that hotel room door. People think, would the hotel
The Ethics of Hotel Stealing: From Toiletries to Towels Read More »
If you’re like me, you don’t skip the workout just because you’re traveling for business. In fact, one of my favorite things to do in a new city is lace up my sneakers and head out for a morning run. It’s the best way to explore, quiet streets, local coffee shops opening up, commuters starting
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When I travel, I am always trying to time my arrivals so that I am not knocked out during my trip especially for trips to Europe. Jet lag can turn a vacation or business trip into a slog of midday exhaustion and sleepless nights. Nothing is worse than being off cycle and have your ass
I found a review of the TernX Carry-On Luggage Stroller sounds fantastic on paper. It promises to replace both a suitcase and a stroller with one sleek, carry-on-sized device that fits in airline overhead bins and transforms into a stroller in seconds. That’s a compelling pitch — especially for parents juggling toddlers, luggage, and flights.
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I didn’t buy a Tesla for the navigation. I bought it for the technology, the performance, and the promise of the future. And for the most part, Tesla delivers on that promise every single day (leaving aside issues with the tablet). Except when it comes to getting me from point A to point B. As
I Love My Tesla — But I Don’t Trust Its Navigation Read More »
I have a friend who says you should never drink the water on a plane and you should pass on ice cubes as well. He claims that they reuse the water tanks and never clean them so they could be infested with bacteria. I found an article from Travel + Leisure reporting on which airlines
