Michael Holz, a tourist traveling in Netherlands, was shocked when his phone alerted him to an employee rummaging and taking things from his room while he was out. Michael consistently sets up a Blink mini camera from Amazon on the hotel wifi when he travels, preferring this camera for its motion sensor. He was startled…
Security Breach Tragedy: Man Intrudes Airport, Evades Authorities, and Tragically Meets His Fate in Airplane Engine
A man at the Salt Lake City airport caused a disturbance at a retail shop, ran through a security door onto the airfield, found a plane in the deicing pad, and crawled into the engine, where he ultimately perished. A tragic incident occurred on January 1st at the Salt Lake City airport. A 30-year-old man…
Caught on Camera: Nigerian Police Officer Extorts Tourist, Loses Job
There has been significant online discussion surrounding an attempted extortion incident involving Nigerian police officers, caught on camera and subsequently leading to their dismissal. Dutch motorcyclist Noraly, known as “Itchy Boots” on YouTube and TikTok, documented the encounter during her journey through Africa. As she traveled to Abuja, Nigeria, Noraly encountered multiple checkpoints, with one…
Stranded Passengers Turn 8-Hour Delay into an Impromptu Hallmark Movie Production
Everyone has experienced a delay at airports, especially during the heavy travel season. Weather, airplane, and other delays can turn an otherwise normal travel experience into a nightmare. A couple of passengers stranded at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport decided to film a Hallmark-inspired movie during their eight-hour delay. Kristin Litzenberg fortunately shared the finished product…
Easily extend the expiration of AAdvantage miles by filling up at Shell Gas Stations
I live in a Delta hub city, Salt Lake City, and therefore rarely fly American Airlines. However, I do still have a sizeable mileage balance with them from credit card signup bonuses in the past. I, therefore, have AwardWallet watch all of my balances and find ways to keep the miles from expiring by having…
Delta Air Lines Elevates Boarding Experience with Seat Numbers Displayed on In-Flight Entertainment Screens
A Reddit user posted a picture of seat numbers being displayed on in-flight entertainment screens during boarding. In what may be a test, but hopefully will become permanent, this is another graphical way to nudge passengers to find their correct seat. Airlines are always looking for ways to speed up the boarding process. Recently, United…
Southwest Passenger Deploys Makeshift Mannequin to Occupy Adjacent Seat
Everyone loves an empty seat next to them. With Southwest’s open seat policy, any available seat is fair game. Consequently, a passenger hastily fashioned a makeshift mannequin to occupy the adjacent seat and dissuade anyone from sitting next to them. Tiktok user muscadinebloodline8 shared a video of an enterprising Southwest Passenger using a fake dummy…
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Southwest Passenger Shocked When Laptop in Checked Bag is Destroyed
A Southwest Airlines passenger, Isabel Price, took to TikTok to show the damage that occurred to her sister’s belongings during a recent flight to Pensacola, Florida. Her sister was shocked when her Apple laptop, which was in her checked bag, was completely destroyed. Her sister, Lily, was waiting for her checked bag to come out…
Ensuring Fair Prices: Salt Lake City International Airport’s Anti-Price Gouging Policy – Are Businesses Compliant?
My home airport is Salt Lake City International. The airport is currently in phase 2, where 22 gates in Concourse A will open by October 31, 2023. Phase 3 will include the much-anticipated new tunnel connecting the terminal with Concourse B, which is so far away that some people are rollerblading there, as well as…
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