Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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United Airlines Understands What It Will Take For People To Fly Again
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
As I sit in my house, not traveling, I’ve learned about all the things airlines have done to try to get people like me to fly again. I’ve heard all…
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American Airlines’ CEO Says: “Let’s Go Fly, For God’s Sake!”
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The coronavirus pandemic had practically wrecked the travel industry. Right now, either your travel-related business is losing money, or you can’t work for your company because it’s closed or downsized,…
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A Quick & Cheap COVID Breathalyzer Before Flying? Yes, Please!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
So far, most tests to see if you currently have COVID-19 have focused on getting samples directly from your respiratory system (swab up the nose appears to have the highest…
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This Airport Wants To Know How Willing You Are To Fly
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’m always encouraged when a large entity wants to get our opinions. True, it’s done to help them decide what their next move(s) will be but with our input, depending…
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New Safety Guide For Vegas, Disappointing Tourist Attractions, Dumb Questions TAs Get, Aftermath Of Guy Arrested At Disney
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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The Fear Of Flying Treatment That Cured One Traveler’s Aviophobia
Written by Jessie Festa @ Jessie on a Journey | Solo Female Travel Blog
Learn about the fear of flying treatment, hypnotherapy, that cured one traveler’s aviophobia. She went from having flight anxiety to visiting 114 countries!
Airlines That Are Still Operating Flights
Written by From the Newsroom @ Mighty Travels
On January 30, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern. With the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak countries all over the world are taking precautions in order to minimize the risk. Just a few weeks later the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Following the news, many airlines were forced […]
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Read MoreWhat To Do When You’re Stuck On A Plane Next To Someone With Body Odor
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You know exactly what I’m talking about. Sometime you’re a loser in the “airplane seat lottery” and wind up next to the person who smells like they haven’t bathed in…
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Flight Shaming: Is Flying Bad for the Environment?
Written by NomadicMatt @ Nomadic Matt's Travel Site
Posted: 1/21/2020 | January 20th, 2020 As people become more conscious of their environmental impact on the world, there’s been an increased focus on air travel — and, over the past year, a corresponding increase in “flight shaming”. The term is coined from the Swedish flygskam, which means “flight shame” i.e. you personally feel shame […]
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Read MoreThe Upgrade You Don’t Want, Best Spot For Bags In Overhead, NYC Hotel’s Adults Only Mini Golf, AwardWallet & Chase’s New Rule, & 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,…
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Why I Cancelled My Amex Premium, End Of WDW’s Free Transportation?, Global Entry Good/Bad News, Uber Loses License In One Of Its Biggest Markets, & More
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Never mind a whole new month, it’s a whole new year! Happy New Year, travel friends! Here are our most popular posts for December 2019. Some of them were actually written before December (heads up that rules and offers change and we can’t guarant…
The Things That Make Travelers The Happiest When Flying
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Different people have different expectations of travel. For some, the cheaper, the better. Other flyers aren’t satisfied unless they have a lie flat bed and gourmet meals. Yet other peoples’ main priority is a seat with enough legroom. Yet …
Could Families Soon Automatically Be Seated Together On Planes, Even In Basic Economy?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Since the time of the advent of Basic Economy, there’s been story after story about families that have been split up on planes. We’re not talking about families like Joe and I; I mean young children (or adults with special needs) who’…
How To Make It More Difficult For Airlines To Force You To Gate Check Your Carry On Bag
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto plane. On top of that, more and more people are bringing as much carry-on baggage as possible in an attempt to avoid baggage fees. Airl…
This Is What People Hate The Most About Air Travel
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You can learn a lot about travelers, and what they like and dislike, usually through surveys, observation or other types of studies. Other times, you can learn all you need…
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 …
Why Do People Fart More When They’re On A Plane? And What Can They Do To Prevent It?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Flying can potentially affect our health and well being in a bunch of ways: The pressure changes in the cabin can wreak havoc on your ears, causing extreme ear pain, especially if you’re sick or have allergies or sinus issues (here’s a way …
Why Do Planes Fly At 35,000 Feet?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
“Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve just reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. I’m going to shut off the seatbelt sign and you’re free to walk around the cabin. But please…
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Read MoreNew Airline Sale: Friends Fly Free on Frontier
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Instead of a regular, same ol’, same ol’ sale, Frontier is mixing things up a little with a new and different type of deal! For a limited time, Frontier has a brand new Friends Fly Free sale, where if you buy one Discount Den fare, you get …