No more reclining airline seats! Let’s lock ’em
Here’s an idea for creating a better flying experience: Why not stop economy-class airline seats from reclining?
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Should you recline your airline seat? No, and here’s why
Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.
Luggage etiquette: Do’s and don’ts for claiming your bags
What is it about the luggage carousel that brings out the worst in air travelers? Maybe it’s the decline of civility. Maybe not.
I paid Aer Lingus for extra luggage I didn’t need. Can I get a refund?
Krista O’Brien accidentally pays $449 extra for her checked luggage on an Aer Lingus flight. Why won’t the airline help her undo the mistake?
Do ethics matter in travel? Yes, and here’s why
Maybe you missed the announcement that the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is introducing a “ground-breaking” new course focused on ethics in the travel industry.
If you’re like most travelers, you may not know the American Society of Travel Agents from the American String Teachers Association.
Don’t get lost: 3 insider tips on how to keep your stuff, so you don’t loose your luggage when you fly
Luggage always seems to vanish. Airlines misplace one to two bags per flight, sometimes more, sometimes less.
To make travel better, let’s lose the titles
Let’s scrap the titles.
That’s my takeaway after one of my sources raised the issue of adding “doctor” to her name when she flies.
TSA body scanners’ apparent flaw raises airport security concerns
One of the Transportation Security Administration’s vaunted 20 layers of security has been looking a little porous lately, and the resulting dust-up is calling into question the effectiveness — and the cost-effectiveness — of post-9/11 airport screening.