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

The US Sun

A FLIGHT attendant has revealed why passengers should always bring their own food on the plane. The inside information was shared by Sean Price - a part-time flight attendant and academic program manager for the Flight Services program at Seneca Polytechnic. He explained how passengers may not be able to...

Flight attendant reveals why passengers should always bring their own food on the plane – even if you’ve paid for a meal

Are you flying on vacation soon? There are some accessories you shouldn’t leave home without!. Most people have checklists when it comes to essentials they MUST bring with them on vacation, but do you have a checklist when it comes to essentials you’ll need for your flight? Whether you’re a flight attendant, frequent flyer, or taking your first trip to Disney World, there’s one item that sticks out that everyone could use!

There’s a Reason Why Flight Attendants Love This $30 Item

Travel + Leisure

It's the ultimate hack to get through hassle-free.

I'm a Travel Writer, and This Is the 1 Mistake I See People Make at TSA Security — Here's How I Avoid It

It's all in the approach...and the availability.

Can You Change Your Seat Mid-flight? Flight Attendants Weigh In

Most flight attendants are kind or at least polite. But what do they really think of you?. What Flight Attendants Really Think Of You And Your Demands. A flight attendant posting under the handle “We Hate You” recently left the following comment on a story I wrote about flight attendants not serving pre-departure beverages to first class guests on American Airlines:

What Flight Attendants Really Think Of You

Frontier’s Latest Sale Has One-Way Flights from $19 — When to Book

Upworthy

Most everyone has been in a situation once or twice where you look down at your ticket while boarding your flight to double check your seat number only to find someone already sitting in your seat. Typically the person responds respectfully and with a slight twinge of embarrassment as their error is pointed out to them. It happens to just about everyone at least once. There's no shame in accidentally sitting in the wrong seat.But what happens when you notice someone sitting in your seat but instead of them excusing themselves from your space, they direct you to sit in their seat? Their middle seat. Unless your original seat was in the lavatory, there is likely zero world where being told to sit in the middle seat feels like an upgrade. There's nothing wrong with the middle seat per se, but unless your seat mate is your partner, friend or family member, you're squished between two strangers fighting for armrest space. 

Story of a woman who took someone's window seat on a flight has sparked a flood of advice

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It’s no secret that Prince Harry feels very strongly about the lack of private security he and his family will have when they visit the U.K., after he lost his right to public-funded private security when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as se...

King Charles Is Reportedly ‘Heartbroken’ After Prince Harry Tells Him He Cannot See His Grandkids Until Security Issues In The UK Are Resolved: A ‘Clear Message To The King’

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Why You Should Never Put Your Clothes in a Hotel Dresser, According to a Doctor

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

If you’re a frequent flyer, we are sure you have heard these terms before that flight attendants use to communicate with each other in the air. These terms are part of their specialized language, designed for smooth and efficient operations during flights. Next time you hear these words, you can be proud that you’re officially in the know and have an insider’s understanding of airline lingo.

Flight Attendants Share a Secret Language! Here Are the 25 Slang Terms You Didn’t Know About

This will undoubtably make your flight a little smoother.

Samantha Brown's Genius Tip for Boarding a Plane With Kids Is Going Viral — Here's Her Secret

New York Post

There’s no winging it at 30,000 feet. 

Tending to the countless needs of air travelers is no light lift, so flight attendants must be especially skilled. 

According to one attendant, the post requires tenderness and patience — and the ability to swim if the plane unexpectedly nosedives into water. 



“The most important requirements for becoming a flight attendant,” stewardess Rania Ibo wrote in the closed captions of her viral word-to-the-wise for folks considering a career in the clouds. 

“No. 1,” she began in the clip, which garnered over 2.5 million views, “You are at least 18 years old — some airlines only hire people aged...

I’m a flight attendant — here are the 10 requirements we have to meet for the job

Every flight offers an opportunity to uncover secret aviation codes. From black triangle stickers above the windows to tray tables and seats being upright during takeoff and landing, passengers often wonder about these in-flight mysteries. Among all these codes and procedures, the “fasten seat belt sign” might seem straightforward: stay seated when it’s on, and you’re free to move when it’s off. However, pilots also use the sign to communicate with the cabin crew without making a call or announcement.

Flight Attendant Reveals the Secret Meanings Behind the Different Chime Sounds You Hear on Airplanes

You won't regret adding these genius products to your carry-on.

9 Foolproof Ways to Sleep Like a Baby on a Red-eye Flight, According to a Light Sleeper — From $10

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And an expert trick for masking any odors

Flight Attendant Reveals the Best Times to Visit the Airplane Restroom

12 Unbelievably Comfy 2-piece Sets That Are Practically Made for Travel — Under $50 at Amazon

Fort Myers, FL

U.S. Census data shows Fort Myers, Florida, has seen the largest population increase from net migration.

This Is the Fastest Growing City in the U.S.

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10 Mistakes That Make You ‘That Traveler’ on a Flight — and How to Fix Them

From over-ear headphones to flight attendant-approved compression socks, these are the simple fixes to your worst in-flight...

10 Mistakes That Make You ‘That Traveler’ on a Flight — and How to Fix Them

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