Jeanne Marie Hoffman

Former bartender, still a geek. One equal part each cookies, liberty, football, music, travel, libations. Stir vigorously. +Jeanne Marie Hoffman Jeanne on Twitter

Will Low-Cost Carriers Charge You Not to Have to STAND?

A new study has shown that it is possible for airplanes to offer standing-room only tickets aboard the planes.  This technology could be available within the next five years. According to CNN:  The vertical passenger seat — or “standing cabin” — may be the next big cost-cutting move in aviation, …

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JetBlue to Skip the Check-in Process

JetBlue has announced its plans to scrap the check-in process. From Business Week: “The idea of asking customers to jump an additional hurdle before their flight is an increasingly antiquated concept,†Blair Koch, a JetBlue vice president, said in announcing the new process. “By having the right systems in place, …

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How to Handle an Emergency Landing: Take Selfies?

A plane from Portugal to Holland had to make an emergency landing.  The oxygen masks fell and a passenger took the the opportunities to take selfies in the oxygen mask.  Hey, it’s better than panicking! From the Mirror: If your flight suddenly goes into descent and Oxygen masks fall from …

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Man Attempts to Ruin Ex’s Vacation via Bomb Threat

If you are looking to get revenge on an ex, I recommend not doing what this fellow did. According to SeattlePi.com: Milliren made the bomb threat just before 6 a.m., telling police that his ex planned to bomb a Southwest flight that had just boarded, a Port of Seattle Police Department detective …

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Rewards Mall Windfall: 17,000 miles for Ten Bucks

Might Travels posts an offer where getting the basic level of LifeLock can result in a lot of points. Remember, with deals like these YMMV (your mileage may vary!) so determine what risk level is okay for you. Since the amount of miles is actually posted, I feel more confident …

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