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Author: Rachel Taback

Rachel has a Masters Degree in International Management, with a passion for travel, international issues and culture. Rachel is an avid traveler and has visited over 40 countries to date experiencing her fair share of large, international airports as well as small, regional airports across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Why Do Airlines and Airports Use 24-Hour Time?

Why Do Airlines and Airports Use 24-Hour Time?

ByRachel Taback February 3, 2021

The culprit of many missed flight connections: distinguishing between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. While most airlines and airports operate on 24-hour time, they may print passenger tickets differently depending where they are based.  Did you…

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What Does an Airport Baggage Handler Do? (More Than You Think)

What Does an Airport Baggage Handler Do? (More Than You Think)

ByRachel Taback January 10, 2021January 10, 2021

As you check in for your next flight, you hand off your luggage to the airline agent and head through security with your ticket in hand. Sweet freedom! You?re on your way.  One of the…

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Temperatures in Airports, Why Do They Feel Cold?

Temperatures in Airports, Why Do They Feel Cold?

ByRachel Taback December 5, 2020December 12, 2020

So it?s time to leave for your next vacation; this time you?re off to the Caribbean! To prepare, you pack your swimsuit, your sun hat, your sunscreen and?. A winter scarf?  You may not need…

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Perks of Airport Lounges: How to Get in and Why You Want to

Perks of Airport Lounges: How to Get in and Why You Want to

ByRachel Taback November 18, 2020December 12, 2020

Ahh, the best kept secret among frequent flyers… Airport lounges are the oasis amidst the chaos of an international airport. Although lounges have traditionally been a space reserved exclusively for first-class passengers, accessibility has increased…

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