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Dos and Don’ts of Plane Travel Etiquette
Join us on this cathartic episode inspired by a Buzzfeed article, where we talk about all things plane travel etiquette – the quintessential dos and don’ts of spending time cramped in a small space with strangers. We reached out to our listeners and had them weigh in, and in this episode, we dive into their most irritating pet peeves and what you can do to be a better plane traveller. No one is perfect, and most of us have done at least one of these either on purpose or by accident, but in a world where people seem more concerned with themselves than the collective, have a listen and see…
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What Does SSSS On Your Boarding Pass Mean?
So this might be news to you however some boarding passes can be printed with SSSS on them when you are flying into, out of or around the USA in particular. What does this mean? Well this means you will likely have more of an intensive pat down, swab of your belongings and searching through your luggage. Why could this happen? Well do tune in to find out because it could be for a variety of reasons and SSSS is also a bit controversial as well! The more you know when flying is important!
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Features of the World’s Top 10 Airports
Airports are often places no one really wants to spend a lot of time. You are either waiting in one to start your adventures or heading home. However, some airports are worth spending time in – no really! Join us as we discuss the top airports of 2024, their functions and features and why you might actually want to hang out there. PLUS we share a few features that each of us would want in our Dream Airports.
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How Travel Has Changed: 1970s To Now
Join us as we dive into what travel was like and how much it has changed from the 1970s today!We go from travelling ship to freight trains, hitchhiking, road trips with paper maps and of course airline travel plus everything in between!Prices have gone both up in some cases, down in others and economy class of the 1970s and 80s looked very different than today!Like anything, some changes have been good and some not – join us as we travel through time and break it all down!
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Air Passenger Rights with Gabor Lukacs
If you have ever taken an airplane, this episode is for you! Not everyone has had a bad experience flying with lost luggage or a cancelled flight but you know someone who has and we never know what the future might hold so listen up! We are joined by Gabor Lukács who is an Airline Passenger Rights Advocate! He talks about the amazing resources on his website, some commonplace scenarios that could happen while flying and what you should do and some overall practical advice to protect yourself and why Passenger Rights should matter to everyone! If you’re Canadian, please sign this petition to help strengthen the Air Passenger Protections…
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Be Mindful Of Your Carry-On Size
Things have changed in the past year with many people opting to leave their big suitcases at home and instead, do carry-on luggage instead! While this is a good idea in theory, it is also causing some havoc! People have a tendency to try and stretch the rules with bags that are too big, too many bags or carry-on suitcases that simply won’t fit in the overhead compartment. Jenn covers what to look out for in regards to your carry-on, we advise you to do your research based on the airline you are travelling with and how not paying attention to the rules could cost you at the airport! There…
