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Normally by this time of year I’m thinking and writing about spring colors and outfits, enjoying the warmth of the Texas sun. Not this year. Yet another winter storm is moving across the US, and it is coooold. So instead of getting out my peep-toe flats I’m keeping on my big winter coat and boots…
I love wine. Like, I love it a lot. I love the taste of it and the way it makes me feel. But, I also recognize that drinking too much of it can lead to unfortunate situations, so I know when not to overindulge. Alas, on a recent flight home from London Heathrow to DFW…
Is seat grabbing obnoxious? Or are we too sensitive? Reader B asks…. A coworker and I were flying to Florida last week and got into a debate. We noticed a young man walking down the aisle during boarding, and he leaned heavily on every seat as he passed it. I was sitting in the aisle…
On a recent trip I was reminded that no matter what I need to make sure I always have my headphones. It’s necessary for my sanity. I had just boarded my plane and gotten settled. Perusing my email, I occasionally glanced up at the line of passengers slowly shuffling past. It wasn’t too exciting other…
Earlier this year American Airlines announced they would be changing up their boarding process starting March 1. Traditionally they have started with First Class, Executive Platinum, and other groups before Group 1 boarded. This has led to gate crowding, confusion from infrequent fliers, and generally slower boarding. The new process gives (almost) everyone a group…
On a flight a couple of weeks ago I witnessed something that made me uncomfortable. I’m not a confrontational person, but I was really really tempted to say something this time. However, I know that I can be sensitive about moms traveling with kids (since I’ve been there and know how hard it is) so…
Happy New Year! There were a surprising number of interesting news stories this week. Here are the ones that caught my eye. USA Today has a good roundup of some of the more interesting items travelers can borrow from their hotel. An interesting new solution to the economy class comfort problem, from the New York…
Oh boy. Yesterday was an insane travel day. Even though day trips are always long, I should have known how rough it would be when my alarm was set for 430am, but my baby woke up at 4am. “Please, Mini Warrior!” I said. “Please can I have my extra 30 minutes!” He declined. At DFW,…
How often is the middle seat open? Probably not that often these days, right? But it does sometimes happen, and man is it great! However, sometimes sharing the middle seat can be a little tricky. On a recent flight, the middle seat was empty, and as we took off I thought: Hallelujah! Until the lady…
If you listen to the news, you have probably heard about the mandatory federal budget cuts that have been happening over the last few months. I kept hearing dire warnings about the FAA cuts and flight delays, but it never seemed like anything was happening. Until now. Starting in April, TSA instituted a hiring freeze…
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