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The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Etiquette, Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

My guide to navigating airplane etiquette without starting a mid-flight war. You’ve finally squeezed into your economy seat, made peace with your knees kissing the seat back, and started to settle in for the long haul. Then—clunk—the passenger in front of you...

The shrinking space saga

Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

Check out this breakdown of Economy legroom on major US airlines. Since we’ve all taken to the skies again after the pandemic, there’s been a noticeable uptick in passenger frustrations. From heated debates over reclined seats to squabbles about seating...

Do you “kneed” more space on your next long-haul flight?

Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

These airlines offer the most legroom in Economy on long-haul flights. Flying in economy class on a long-haul route is often a necessary sacrifice travelers make in order to afford a far-flung trip. But just thinking about spending hours in coach—with the cramped...

Flying budget in Europe?

Flights, Flights, Luggage, Planning, Seats, Tickets, Travel Advice

Here’s a comparison of Europe’s top four low-cost carriers: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, and Wizz Air Savvy travelers looking to save money on flights to Europe often use positioning flights; that is, snagging a cheap international flight from your home airport to any...

Aviation Musical Chairs

Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

Booking seats together on your next flight isn’t necessarily the best choice. When you book a flight you usually have the option to select your seats. If two people are traveling together, the default option seems to be selecting two seats beside each other. This may...

Flying the not-so-friendly skies

Etiquette, Flights, Luggage, Seats, Tickets, Travel Advice, Travel Insurance, TSA

Air travel is an ordeal this summer; here are 20 tips to make it less miserable. If it would take less than seven hours, drive—really. There is nothing enjoyable about flying right now on any airline. If you must fly, here are 20 tips to keep in mind. 1. Download and...

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

The shrinking space saga

Do you “kneed” more space on your next long-haul flight?

Flying budget in Europe?

Aviation Musical Chairs

Flying the not-so-friendly skies

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