Since the time of the advent of Basic Economy, there’s been story after story about families that have been split up on planes. We’re not talking about families like Joe …
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Here’s Why it’s Taken Berlin Brandenburg Airport NINE YEARS To Finally Have An Opening Date
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a regular reader of Boarding Area, you probably saw a lot of bloggers write in the past week or so that, at long last, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) …
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American Airlines Accused Of Discriminating Again; This Time It Was A Woman Wearing A “Hail Satan” Shirt
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt was only a couple of months ago when American Airlines kicked a black man off a plane so a dog could fly first class. At the time, it was …
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If You Stay At The TWA Hotel, Be Careful Not To Do This
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Joe went to NY for a business trip for 2 weeks a while back, I went up and stayed with him for a few days in the middle of …
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How To Tell If You’ll Be Asked To Gate Check Your Carry-On Bag
by joehegby joehegA while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. We’re always glad to help our friends and if any of our readers have a …
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“Adult” Movies & Kids On Planes: Should Airlines Draw A Line? Where & When?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, we reported how it was discovered that Delta was playing an edited version of “Booksmart” on its flights that had, among other things, the removal of a …
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Our Visit To The Oldest Continuing Operating Aquarium In The United States
by joehegby joehegBelieve it or not, the New York Aquarium is the oldest continuing operating aquarium in the United States. It opened in 1896 and was located at Castle Clinton in Battery …
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Dep’t Of Home Security May Soon Require U.S. Citizens To Submit To Facial Recognition Scanning When Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf DHS has its way, U.S. citizens may soon be forced to undergo a facial scan when entering or leaving the country.
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All-Immersive Star Wars Hotel & Experience, “Galactic Starcruiser,” Scheduled To Open At WDW in 2021
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Star Wars has been very good for the Walt Disney Company since it purchased Lucasfilms for $4 billion in 2012. …
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How To Make Your Phone Charge Faster When Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of the scariest “first world problems” of technology that can happen while you’re traveling is when your phone is about to lose power. I mean, think of all the …