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Oscar the Grouch is United Airlines’ new chief trash officer

March 13, 2023March 10, 2023 by Anna Weaver

Oscar the Grouch has found another trashy cause to get behind. United Airlines is promoting its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiative by enlisting the cantankerous …

Read moreOscar the Grouch is United Airlines’ new chief trash officer

Is turbulence dangerous? Here’s what you need to know

March 12, 2023March 10, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

For frequent travelers, a little bit of turbulence on a flight is a humdrum occurrence. The seatbelt light pops on, the pilot might offer a …

Read moreIs turbulence dangerous? Here’s what you need to know

No, TSA will not allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on bags

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Jenn Fields

It turns out that we all got excited over nothing. Travelers were abuzz this week over an apparent rule change from the Transportation Security Administration …

Read moreNo, TSA will not allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on bags

Airline says it will pay medical and hotel costs if passengers get COVID-19 while traveling

August 4, 2020February 25, 2023 by Kathleen St. John

Emirates airline is offering some serious peace of mind for its customers during the coronavirus pandemic. A new insurance policy, available to all Emirates passengers, …

Read moreAirline says it will pay medical and hotel costs if passengers get COVID-19 while traveling

Wine Conglomerate Constellation Brands Buys Corona From Anheuser-Busch InBev

Apparently, a lot of people think the deadly coronavirus is caused by Corona beer

January 30, 2020November 11, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

Perhaps this comes as a surprise — but probably not: Folks out there are worried that Corona beer has something to do with the coronavirus …

Read moreApparently, a lot of people think the deadly coronavirus is caused by Corona beer

A stranger gave up his first-class seat on an airplane to make an 88-year-old woman’s ‘dream’ come true

December 20, 2019March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

People have no shortage of gripes about air travel: the lines, the delays, the lack of legroom, the passenger in front of them who insists …

Read moreA stranger gave up his first-class seat on an airplane to make an 88-year-old woman’s ‘dream’ come true

The staff at this airport made a Christmas tree out of confiscated items

December 18, 2019January 25, 2021 by Jenn Fields

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at airports, but seeing the terminals decked out for the holidays takes some …

Read moreThe staff at this airport made a Christmas tree out of confiscated items

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport just got its first therapy cat to help relax stressed out passengers

November 14, 2019November 22, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. According to a 2017 Ebates Holiday Survey, 1 in 10 Americans says that traveling is the most stressful …

Read moreThe Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport just got its first therapy cat to help relax stressed out passengers

Lufthansa Presents Its First Airbus A350-900

This airport is testing a method that could speed up the boarding process

November 1, 2019March 27, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

You’re at the airport, and the moment has finally arrived: The plane is ready to board. Everyone’s excited to get in the air and get …

Read moreThis airport is testing a method that could speed up the boarding process

United Airlines is launching a new ‘Star Wars’ plane to celebrate ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

October 30, 2019March 30, 2021 by Kathleen St. John

United Airlines is joining the “Star Wars” universe to celebrate the release of the next film in a unique way: A United 737-800 that’s been …

Read moreUnited Airlines is launching a new ‘Star Wars’ plane to celebrate ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

This man apparently stood for 6 hours on a flight so his wife could sleep

September 18, 2019May 7, 2020 by Kate Streit

How far would you go to make your partner comfortable? For one woman on a cross-country flight, her love language must be sleep, because her …

Read moreThis man apparently stood for 6 hours on a flight so his wife could sleep

This Airline Has A Self-Serve Beer Bar For Passengers

March 11, 2019April 24, 2019 by Kathleen St. John | Last updated on 04/24/2019

If you’ve ever taken a long-haul flight, you know the brief spark of excitement that flares when the food-and-drink carts come lumbering up the aisle. …

Read moreThis Airline Has A Self-Serve Beer Bar For Passengers

Southwest Airlines Reports Tripling Of Quarterly Profits, Due Largely To Tax Reform Benefits

You Could Fly For Free If You Win This Southwest Airlines Contest

February 13, 2019February 14, 2019 by Augusta Statz

If you’re looking for a way to fund your 2019 travels, this could be the way to do it. Southwest Airlines is looking for storytellers and …

Read moreYou Could Fly For Free If You Win This Southwest Airlines Contest

Here’s What Happens If You Hold Your Pee Too Long

February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 by Kathleen St. John

A lot of thoughts run through your mind when you’ve really got to pee: Cursing the limitations of indoor plumbing design. Questioning the life choices …

Read moreHere’s What Happens If You Hold Your Pee Too Long

Boeing 737 waiting to take off SFO

Southwest’s Big Winter Sale Has Low Fares on Tickets to Vegas, Costa Rica and More

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

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Read moreSouthwest’s Big Winter Sale Has Low Fares on Tickets to Vegas, Costa Rica and More

Manchester Airport £20 Million Air Traffic Control Tower Opens

Canadian air traffic controllers sent pizza to their U.S. counterparts working without pay

January 14, 2019March 3, 2023 by CNN

Canadian air traffic controllers have been sending more than just radio signals across the border this weekend. They ordered hundreds of pizzas for their American …

Read moreCanadian air traffic controllers sent pizza to their U.S. counterparts working without pay

Here’s why food tastes different on planes

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 by CNN

If you’ve ever brought a favorite treat along to enjoy on a flight — a special chocolate bar, stacked-high sandwich, or flaky pastry, say — …

Read moreHere’s why food tastes different on planes

RyanAir Pilots Go On Strike Across Europe

This man sewed his clothes into his coat to avoid paying Carry-On baggage fees

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 by Kate Streit

Air travel comes with its fair share of annoyances, including pesky baggage fees. They can really add up, and before you know it, your seemingly …

Read moreThis man sewed his clothes into his coat to avoid paying Carry-On baggage fees

What these common phrases you hear on an airplane really mean

July 5, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Traveling is stressful as it is without having to question what cryptic messages pilots and crew members are sending — whether it be over the …

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Here’s how to wear an airplane oxygen mask correctly

April 19, 2018April 20, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

On your last flight, did you tune in when the flight attendants demonstrated safety procedures? Did you read the safety material in the back seat …

Read moreHere’s how to wear an airplane oxygen mask correctly

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New Airbus beds will let passengers sleep in the cargo hold

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by CNN

Airbus has found a new way for passengers to stretch out — as long as they’re willing to sleep in the cargo hold. The European …

Read moreNew Airbus beds will let passengers sleep in the cargo hold

From a travel pro: These 7 smart tips will allow you to travel anywhere with just a carry-on

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 by Jennifer Nied

Traveling the world to photograph the most beautiful sights sounds like a dream. For Jill Paider, it’s a reality. Her work as a visual storyteller has …

Read moreFrom a travel pro: These 7 smart tips will allow you to travel anywhere with just a carry-on

Hawaii-bound flight passengers got to celebrate new year’s eve 2018 twice

January 2, 2018March 3, 2023 by Jennifer Nied

Usually we have only one shot at a New Year’s celebration. If it doesn’t go quite as we hoped, we have to wait patiently until …

Read moreHawaii-bound flight passengers got to celebrate new year’s eve 2018 twice

This Airport Has A Christmas Market With Two Ice Rinks And 450 Real Trees

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 by Jennifer Nied

Spending extra hours at an airport during the holiday season sounds like a horrible idea… unless you’re in the Munich Airport in Germany. For the …

Read moreThis Airport Has A Christmas Market With Two Ice Rinks And 450 Real Trees

Lufthansa Presents Its First Airbus A350-900

8 surefire ways to annoy your flight attendant

September 25, 2017 by Bridget Sharkey

Air travel can be an incredibly stressful experience. In fact, statistics show that getting to, from and through the airport is often cited as one …

Read more8 surefire ways to annoy your flight attendant

Germany Presents Ebola Medevac Plane

Why Are Most Planes Painted White? There’s A Great Explanation

September 1, 2017 by Augusta Statz

Like most of us, you’ve probably never really thought about why most airplanes are painted white. Aside from the bold blue Southwest Airlines planes, few …

Read moreWhy Are Most Planes Painted White? There’s A Great Explanation

This detachable plane cabin could be the future of airplane safety

July 12, 2017March 28, 2023 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

Fear of flying is one of the most common phobias, despite the overwhelming evidence that your chances of dying in an airplane crash are infinitesimally small. …

Read moreThis detachable plane cabin could be the future of airplane safety

10 insider secrets to travel like a frequent flier (even if you aren’t)

May 16, 2017May 22, 2017 by Hannah Miller

We all want to see the world, but travel can be really expensive. When you add up the cost of flights, hotel rooms, restaurants and sight-seeing, …

Read more10 insider secrets to travel like a frequent flier (even if you aren’t)

What You Should Know If Your Flight Has Been Oversold

April 12, 2017April 25, 2017 by Jessica Suss

So everyone has definitely seen the awful video of a man getting yanked out of his seat on a United flight from Chicago to Louisville. The …

Read moreWhat You Should Know If Your Flight Has Been Oversold

Budget Airliner Air Asia To Expand Routes To Indonesia

7 Things That Make Flight Attendants Ridiculously Happy

March 23, 2017 by Natalia Lusinski

Did you know there is a right way to be as a passenger on an airplane? Meaning, there’s a way to be the best passenger ever? …

Read more7 Things That Make Flight Attendants Ridiculously Happy

Here Are The Answers To 6 Of The Most Common Car Seat Questions

February 10, 2017February 14, 2017 by Emily Hanford-Ostmann

All parents will agree: The safety of your children is a top priority. You rely on a car seat to keep your child safe from …

Read moreHere Are The Answers To 6 Of The Most Common Car Seat Questions

Airlines Are Now Offering A Cheaper ‘Basic Economy’ Fare—But Here’s What You’ll Have To Give Up

January 22, 2017May 8, 2018 by Carina Wolff

Air travel is definitely not cheap, and with all of the extra charges many airlines tack on for food and drinks, checking a bag, a seat …

Read moreAirlines Are Now Offering A Cheaper ‘Basic Economy’ Fare—But Here’s What You’ll Have To Give Up

These Airlines Have The Best Compensation Policies For Delayed Or Canceled Flights

January 19, 2017April 18, 2018 by Natalie Southwick

Traveling anytime during the year can be tricky. Bad weather cause delays, snarl traffic and create headaches at the airport. Meanwhile, security lines are longer than …

Read moreThese Airlines Have The Best Compensation Policies For Delayed Or Canceled Flights

How to know if your driver’s license will be valid for air travel next year

January 3, 2017April 16, 2018 by Carina Wolff

Updated 10/4/2017 As if traveling wasn’t already complicated enough, a federal mandate is imposing new requirements on state driver’s licenses and ID cards for use …

Read moreHow to know if your driver’s license will be valid for air travel next year

Are Budget Airlines Less Safe To Fly?

November 28, 2016November 29, 2016 by Sarah Kuta

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

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