The US Sun

FLIGHT attendants reveal their top tips on how to improve your chances of flying first class. Priority boarding, lie-flat seats, and a glass of champagne in hand may be closer than you think, according to flight attendants. Travel and Leisure said: "Upgrading to first class isn't just about luck —...

Flight attendant reveals why you’re more likely to get a free upgrade in the summer

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Edina, MN

EDINA, MN – Liam Moore, a frequent business traveler from Edina, Minnesota, recently faced an unexpected dilemma during one of his trips. “I always thought hotel rooms were safe havens after a long day of meetings,” Moore shared. “But that changed when I discovered bed bugs in my clothes.”

Travel Nightmare For Edina Businessman: “This Is Why I’ll Never Use A Hotel Dresser Again!”

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Law & Crime

Richard and Patricia Heitz allegedly kept child in camper without electricity for days before abandoning him at a mental facility and refusing to let him back home. 
The post Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use ‘grocery style bags’ as toilet: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Adopted 13-year-old kept in camper without electricity, forced to use 'grocery style bags' as toilet: Police

AN off-grid couple has traveled from Canada to Mexico and back in their converted 39-foot school bus. Tanya Nestoruk and Arya Touserkani previously lived in a van to save money. The Canada-based couple, who’ve been together for four years, have garnered over 141,000 followers on Instagram from sharing their life...

My boyfriend and I live in a $40k school bus – there’s no mortgage and we added a fridge, shower, and composting toilet

A WOMAN was left furious after driving six hours to see family only to be charged £200. Hosting a large group isn't an easy task and can get pricey, but seldom do we expect to pay for a dinner if we've been invited to go round. But one woman...

I drove over 6 hours for a family dinner at my sister’s – she then sent me a bill for £200, I’m furious

People often book flight tickets well in advance based on their preferences, so it's unfair to ask them to switch seats. A Reddit user, u/HorrorAd4676ThrowRA, shared her story of being pressured by a mother and plane staff to switch seats with a child. She refused and later turned to the online community to see if she was in the wrong. The majority supported her decision to keep her seat.

People rally around woman when airline tried to make her give first-class seat to child

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

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NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

When I was a kid, I romanticized working in customer service. I wanted to greet customers, gain independence and have my own money. My first job was as a cashier and shelf organizer at a supermarket. While the bag boys got tips and pats on the back, I usually got complaints about item pricing or sighs if I took too long scanning items. I quickly realized that working in customer service is tough. People can be mean, the work is often thankless, and customers seem to have no regard for what you might be going through.

I make my kids bring gifts for the flight crew when we travel. Here’s why

Flight attendants love polite and considerate passengers, but sometimes good intentions turn into less-than-ideal behaviors. When an attempt to help makes a flight attendant’s job harder, you’ve left the realm of politeness and entered the landscape of rudeness. If you want to be seen as an all-star passenger,...

15 Polite Things Passengers Do That Flight Attendants Secretly Hate

Travel + Leisure

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

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

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

She’s got beef with these noodle-headed newlyweds. 

A pair of hangry wedding guests are airing their grievances online after attending the nuptials of a childhood pal, hoping to chow down on a magnificent meal at the reception as promised on the invite — only to be served instant ramen instead. 

The hungry well-wishers were struck with an instant wave of shock after discovering they’d be sucking down microwaved convenience foods instead of the marvelous meats they’d been led to believe would be served. 



“Wedding invite asked ‘chicken or fish’,” griped the disgruntled guest in a viral Reddit reveal. “On the day of, all attendees...

I attended the ‘tackiest’ wedding — the penny-pinching couple promised a real dinner, then served instant ramen

Hawaii State

Insider

After two years on planes, I heard repeat questions from everyone who flies. From how we take breaks to how much we're paid, here are the answers.

I was a flight attendant for 2 years. Here are the answers to 10 questions passengers always ask.

Just like any other habit, people have particular ways they like to pack for a trip. We may organize our clothing into pre-planned outfits or try to save space with packing cubes. No matter the type of luggage you use or your method for fitting it all, the smartest strategy when it comes to packing is making a list.

This Free Packing Spreadsheet Is Going Viral — Here's Why

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An influencer recalled the time a date walked out on her for bringing a packed lunch to a fancy London restaurant. Fitness influencer Vanusa Freitas was gearing up for her night at The Shard's restaurant but didn't want it to interfere with her diet. Instead, she opted to bring a healthy meal.The 32-year-old told NeedToKnow that she initially thought it "would be a good idea – but he didn't agree." "We were in the middle of the date, he got up and left," she shared. "I didn’t know what to do."She told the outlet that "not everyone" understands her routine...

Man walks out on date after she pulls out packed lunch at fancy London restaurant

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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Save your karaoke renditions of hair metal hits for your local dive bar, and keep quiet on the airplane. Plus a dozen more rules we'd love everyone to follow.

The 15 Airplane Etiquette Rules We’d All Really Like Everyone To Follow (Please?)

Dallas, TX

When we visited my sister in Texas, my daughters were surprised by how big everything was, including the houses, the malls, and even the soda cups.

I took my daughters from London to Dallas. They were blown away by the houses, malls, and even the soda cups.

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How to Get the Best In-Air Meal Service, According to a Flight Attendant

If you have the luxury of flying first or business class, you’re probably getting a full-on dining menu with that extra-plush seat and room to stretch...

How to Get the Best In-Air Meal Service, According to a Flight Attendant

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