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The Complete Guide to Airplane Window Shade Etiquette

The Complete Guide to Airplane Window Shade Etiquette

ByKaylee Good February 3, 2021February 8, 2021

Picture this. You are sitting in the most undesired seat on the airplane, the middle seat, stretched between two strangers and trying hard not to elbow them as the lack of space encloses you on…

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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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Why Do Laptops Get Special Attention at Airport Security?

Why Do Laptops Get Special Attention at Airport Security?

ByBenedikt Hill February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

?Shoes off, laptops out, liquids in zip lock bags, all in separate trays!? Frequent flyers know this drill by heart as they hear it every time they pass through an airport security check. However, if…

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Why Do Airlines Limit Baggage Weight?

Why Do Airlines Limit Baggage Weight?

ByNathan Taylor January 10, 2021

Whether you have bought too many souvenirs or struggled to decide which outfits you’ll need, over-packing can result in hefty baggage fees when you arrive at the airport. But, can these charges be avoided? Why…

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Airport Check-in: Why Do They Ask Business or Pleasure?

Airport Check-in: Why Do They Ask Business or Pleasure?

ByKaylee Good January 5, 2021

For business or pleasure? It is a simple question you often hear at the airport check-in or when you reserve your plane ticket online. You may think it is just a nice way for the…

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