Frequent Flyer Version of “Let It Snow”
I love how indulgent/supportive my family is with my travel hobby. And so it was no surprise that when I…
News
Blind Landings, WestJet Plays Santa, and Star Alliance News
Recent flights in the news: Chinese authorities are now requiring domestic pilots to train for blind landings because of the…
Stuffed Animals Beware: TSA Confiscates Sock Monkey’s Plastic Gun
A passenger carrying a sock puppet monkey dressed like John Wayne had its two inch plastic pistol confiscated by the…
Greatest Inflight Live Tweeting Ever: Thanksgiving Edition
I just came across the most hilarious set of tweets I’ve ever read. (h/t: Pockets) Yesterday someone started live tweeting…
Is the Dead Sea Dying?
The most startling part of my trip to Israel was not the fact I was able to sleep for half…
Weird News of the Week: Alligator Found at O’Hare Baggage Claim
Somehow this escaped my notice til last night. A 2 foot alligator was found near baggage claim at O’Hare airport….
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Airline News & Updates for This Week
Lots of airline news and updates this week: Star Alliance Golds only get one free checked bag on United now….
Magic Restroom Cafe?
Eating at a bathroom themed restaurant has never been on my wish list. But for those jaded by all the…
Weather.com’s Travel Inspiring Content?
In the last few months, Weather.com has had several interesting travel-related posts. I don’t really think of them as a…
What DOES Happen to Half-Used Hotel Soap and Shampoo?
When I was researching shelters for my recent post on how to diminish your collection of travel size hotel amenities,…
Would You Drop Everything for a Free Mystery Trip?
I just saw Heineken’s Departure Roulette Campaign (HT: Ruthi K) where they offer airport travelers the chance to push a button…
