The last few days have given us some pretty crazy news stories, travel-wise. For those of you who don’t religiously follow the travel news blogs and tweets, here are the highlights. RyanAir to start charging for the loo. Seriously, I am not making that up. On flights less than an hour, RyanAir will start charging…
Wow!
Bizarre Travel Stories
Happy Friday, everyone!! For some reason my fabulous but very grounded step-mom sends me the craziest travel stories and products…..and today’s is no exception. There is an article in Bing Travel about bizarre travel stories. An example: Don’t point that at me! After passing through security gates at the Baltimore-Washington airport, a man took off…
An Exciting Start to my St. Louis Trip
I am in St. Louis for the end of this week. My last trip for a few weeks! The end of the mountain! YESSSS!!!!! My flight last night for my last trip started out typically enough. Flight delays. Tiny airplane. The least comfortable seats ever in the history of the world. And of course, a…
Spoon (the band) Was on my Flight Home Tonight
I love the band Spoon. Like, love them love them. They are my favorite band after The Beatles and Jack White (yes I know Jack White is a person not a band, but he is great regardless of whether he is playing in one of his three bands or by himself). I have most of…
Finally-Pictures of the Sephora Vending Machine at DFW
You asked for it, you got it!! On my way home from Pittsburgh on Friday night I was in C terminal in DFW, looking desperately for an open Starbucks (which I did not find–apparently everything closes at 10pm. lame) when I remembered that I promised to take a picture of the Sephora vending machine. I…
Anyone getting married soon?
Southwest Airlines has announced its “Vows in the Valley” contest. “To celebrate 35 years in Harlingen [TX], we’re awarding two lucky LUV-birds an opportunity to exchange vows in the Valley and fly away on a complimentary honeymoon. Nominate your favorite couple to tie the knot, Southwest-style!” So basically you get married in the Harlingen airport…
Find your luggage with the click of a button? Interesting…..
I just got this very interesting link from my mom….What do you guys think? Travel Gear Luggage Locator from EjectIT “If you’ve ever had trouble spotting your luggage, you need this ETA Travel Gear 48871 Luggage Locator! This 48871 Luggage Locator can help you find your luggage with just a press of a button. Easily locate…
Landed in Manila
I have arrived in Manila! It took 27 hours of time to get from my house Sunday morning to the hotel Monday night. It is 1am here and I am about to leave for the office, because the office here works at night in order to work during American day-time hours. What a crazy world!…
Now that's a way to get some attention
50-year-old passenger disrobes mid-flight Man ignored requests to get dressed, refused to be covered with blanket (from the Associated Press, July 1 2009) “ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – A cross-country US Airways flight was diverted to Albuquerque after a male passenger removed his clothing mid-flight. Dan Jiron, a spokesman for the Albuquerque airport, says 50-year-old Keith…
