Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the source of annoyance for many, and the butt of jokes for probably even more. Fortunately, despite the individual TSA workers who sometimes act as if their career goal is to make travelers mis…
Category: Airplane
This Is What Happens If Someone Tries To Open The Airplane Door During A Flight
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You see headlines about it every couple of months: “Man tries to open plane door in mid-air after suffering a panic attack” “Suicidal Delta passenger tries to open plane door during mid-flight” “Ryanair passenger tries to …
The Unofficial Rules Of Sitting In The Middle Seat Of A Plane
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Invariably, most of us are going to get stuck in a middle seat every once in a while. It could be because you got a Basic Economy ticket. Or you…
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Read MoreWhat Batteries Are Allowed On A Plane?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
As we’ve become more technologically advanced, we’re using more and more gadgets that require batteries. Cell phones. Tablets. Laptop computers. Cameras. Handheld games. Digital scales. “Smart” luggage. Electric wheelchairs &…
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Read MoreVideo: Hot Tempers At 35,000 Feet: Who Should Control A Plane’s Window Shade?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Way back when, windows and seats on planes were in alignment and each row of seats usually had one window per row on each side of the plane. That went…
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Read MoreWhy Are Airplane Windows So Small?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Have you ever noticed that the inside of airplanes are HUGE but their windows are tiny? What’s up with that? Well, it turns out there are a couple of reasons… Structural integrity The metal that makes up the hull of a plane is made to be su…
You Might Be A Travel Addict If…
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Nearly 30 (Thirty? UGH!) years ago, comedian Jeff Foxworthy released a comedy album called, “You Might Be A Redneck If…” It peaked at #38 on Billboard. The album included a segment of examples of how you might be a redneck if you do t…
How Planes Stay Safe When There’s No Radar
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
When planes are flying over land, they are usually watched over by, and keep in contact with air traffic control (ATC). VERY simply put, whichever ATC tower’s jurisdiction/zone you’re in while en route to your destination, that’s who …
Maybe Airlines Can Follow In This Resort’s Footsteps To Reduce Their Carbon Footprints
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Not long ago, I wrote a post about how different countries were looking at different ways to make their carbon footprint smaller. Most have proposed imposing some sort of tax on the airlines, although a few have suggested other methods such as outlawin…
Aftermath Of Mystery Woman Who Got Onto Delta Plane With No Ticket Or I.D. (a.k.a. The Rest Of The Story)
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Not long ago, several media outlets wrote about a woman who had appeared to somehow sneak onto a Delta flight with no I.D. and no plane ticket. We found out what happened next. Briefly, a woman named Sylvia Rictor boarded a plane on October 5 and took …
What Flight Staff Knows About You, More Legroom Announced, Last Chance EVER For This Experience, New Way UBER’s Charging More, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. If we’re not renting a car, Joe and I use…
Lufthansa Is Upcycling & Turning An Old Plane Into Furniture & Household Goods
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
There’s lots of talk about the aviation industry and how it plays into the environment. Airlines have used lots of crazy ways to make planes lighter to help save on fuel. They’ve figured out the best place to be in the air to maximize fuel …
Mystery Woman Sneaks Onto Delta Flight With No I.D. & No Plane Ticket
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
A passenger traveling on a Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta arrived at her seat to discover another woman was already sitting in it. She told the woman the seat was hers, but the woman refused to move. Upon getting the flight attendant involved, it…
Frequent Flyers Should Pay More Taxes To Decrease Planes’ Carbon Footprint???
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Airlines are doing everything they can to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They have commercial planes fly at the “sweet spot” of energy efficiency. They’ve come up with all sorts of crazy ways to decrease weight so they don’t…
The Case Of The Missing 140,000 Points, Marriott’s Delusions About Bonvoy, Are Cashback Cards A Good Thing?, + More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. We spend a lot of time talking about how to earn a…
United: The Airline That Proves They Just Have No “Effs” To Give
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We’ve not made it a secret that we refuse to fly on United anymore (here are all the reasons why) and haven’t for well over a year and a half. Which isn’t to say we’ve 100% written them off – we still keep up on what they …
Hidden AMEX Offers Revealed, New Lounge Fees, Don’t Be THAT Guy, Would YOU Do This?, & More!
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. I’ve written before about the things I…
Could A Passenger With No Previous Flight Experience Actually Fly A Plane?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
In the past few days, some bloggers posted about an easyJet flight where the pilot didn’t show up, so a passenger volunteered and was allowed to fly the plane instead. Here are the different reports about the incident: Gary at View From The Wing …
Airplane Bathrooms Are Nasty By The End Of The Flight. Whose Responsibility Is That, Anyway?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
If you’ve ever used one of the teeny tiny lavatories on a plane, especially towards the end of the flight, you know it’s not a very pleasant experience. I’m talking just 1 or 2 steps better than a port-a-potty. You’ve got no roo…
Will The Real Worst Airline Please Stand Up?, THIS Airline Jumped Into THAT Airline’s Grave, Homeshares Are Awful, & More!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, as well, so we’re passing them along. With Halloween in full force at Disney parks an…