Columbus, OH

As a professional travel writer and all-around wanderluster, it seems like I'm always in a state of packing and unpacking for a flight. I log dozens of flights and many thousands of miles in the air each year for both work and leisure. Off the bat, here's a pro tip...

9 Things You Should Always Carry On A Plane, According To A Frequent Flier

Portland, OR

New York Post

Alaska Airlines flight attendants feared passengers had been sucked out of the plane in the chaos following the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet, according to harrowing testimony released by safety experts on Tuesday.

The comments gathered from interviews with attendants – who were not named – were among thousands of pages of evidence made public ahead of a two-day hearing that began earlier on Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board about the incident. 

They provide dramatic accounts of the cabin crew’s efforts to help passengers and communicate with pilots when the panel blew off the jet at 16,000 feet after...

Alaska Air crew feared passengers were lost in midair blowout: ‘There is a hole in the plane’

Boston, MA

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The Rome-bound flight was forced to return to Boston.

Plane Forced To Return To Airport After Getting Struck By Lightning

Fort Worth, TX

An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Madrid was forced to make an emergency diversion to New York JFK on Wednesday after one of the onboard toilets started to overflow during the main meal service. This is just the latest in a string of similar incidents at both...

It’s Happened Again: An American Airlines Flight Was Forced to Divert After a Lavatory Started Overflowing

Travel + Leisure

Here's what you should know before leaving the airport during your next long layover.

Can You Leave the Airport During a Layover? What to Know

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

TravelNoire

Avid travelers know that there is some speculation about what seat is truly the most elite on any given plane. Varying types of fliers may be biased as to what the best seat is in the first place. Budget or comfort fliers can have vastly different preferences. The response to that question can even be impacted by where travelers are from.

According To A New Study, These Are The Best Seats On An Airplane

If you're one of those packers who likes to bring an outfit for every occasion, you're going to love this tip. With checked bags often costing money, many of us try to get away with a carry-on bag for a week-long vacation. Room in that bag may be limited, but there are space-saving packing tricks that can keep you from having to shove that extra pair of pants into your backpack/personal item allowance.

The Best Clothes-Rolling Method To Save Space In Your Suitcase While Packing

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Feeling chilly in the air? There's a reason for that. Here's what's going on in the cabin.

So THAT'S Why Airplanes Get So Cold

There's no two ways about it: traveling can be stressful. From lost luggage to changes in weather, there are lots of unknowns at play and, thus, a wide room for error. One thing that may make getting to your destination a little less nerve-wracking (and a lot more comfortable) is your airplane seat. And it can be worthwhile putting some thought into the best seat on a plane for you.

The Best Seat on a Plane For Every Type of Passenger, According to Experts

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Sunset Magazine

And an expert trick for masking any odors

Flight Attendant Reveals the Best Times to Visit the Airplane Restroom

Collecting seashells on the beach seems like a harmless activity. You may think it's no big deal to take a few home with you from a trip to your local beach or on vacation. It seems like the perfect souvenir. As it turns out, it's not. You could be doing harm to sea life, causing erosion, robbing crabs and other creatures from their homes, and in some places, it's actually illegal.

If You Take Seashells From A Beach, You May Be Doing More Harm Than You Realize. Here's Why

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

This ice age is over. 

Experts are urging air travelers to avoid adding ice cubes to their drinks while on a plane, saying you could contract nasty germs by doing so. 

“Don’t get ice in your drink,” warned a flight attendant in a Reddit thread, detailing unsavory industry secrets. “The ice is put in a tray with a scoop, and the trays don’t get cleaned very often.”

“Every surface on the plane is touched by hundreds of people daily and not often disinfected,” the attendant continued. “We don’t have the opportunity to wash our hands at all during the beverage service.”



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Flight attendant says doing this one thing on a plane could make you seriously sick

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Business Insider

I think all-business-class carriers Beond and La Compagnie are splurge-worthy for people looking for a bougie but still affordable travel experience.

I've flown on the world's only 2 all-business-class airlines. It's like flying on a private jet but less expensive.

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Why It's Not Quite As Uncommon As You Think For Planes To Land At The Wrong Airport

Have you ever been en route to the grocery store only to start daydreaming and eventually realize you went on \"autopilot\" and drove to work instead?...

Have you ever been en route to the grocery store only to start daydreaming and eventually realize you went on "autopilot" and drove to work instead?...

Why It's Not Quite As Uncommon As You Think For Planes To Land At The Wrong Airport

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