A few weeks ago I booked a trip to New York, through Charlotte. I was very careful to make sure that I had plenty of time in Charlotte to make my connection, since it is a sprawling airport and I am a slow pregnant lady. Naturally I requested upgrades once the ticket was confirmed, plus…
Planes
Southwest boarding passes
If you check in as early as possible, why do you still not get a good boarding pass on Southwest? Reader M asks…. Last week I flew Southwest for the first time in years. My company bought the ticket for me, but I knew I had to check in 24 hours in advance to get…
Sometimes it’s okay to use the seat in front of you
Let’s talk about flying small planes
Airplane plugs
FAA to relax ban on use of electronic devices
Good news? Bad news? Depends. The FAA (according to Fox News) is going to relax the restrictions on using some personal electronic devices on runways and at low altitudes. Examples given were eReaders, cell phones (in airplane mode), and tablets. Frequent fliers get very frustrated with the ridiculous rules and varying degrees of strictness, so…
Apparently books and water bottles are dangerous now, too.
Don’t gate check your coat!
Flying the Kid-Free Zone
The Home Warrior hates making a scene. He could go to a restaurant, have the worst food he’s ever eaten, and when the server asks, “How is everything?” he would say, “Great!” just to avoid making a scene. We have recently been planning our first trip with the Mini Warrior, and one of Home Warrior’s…
Danger: Exploding coffee?
From a CNN article this week: According to a safety alert published on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, the prepackaged coffee filters many airlines use are susceptible to pressure buildup and can explode when an unsuspecting attendant lifts the coffee pot to pour a cup. Okay seriously? The coffee filters are dangerous? Yeah right. Several…