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We've all been there. You're on a plane. You have a long flight ahead of you with some choice reading material and hopefully a few movies to keep you occupied. And then it happens. The person in the adjoining seat starts giving you that vibe that they want to talk . . . and maybe talk and talk and talk. CNN.com found one such complaint on a site I can't wait to visit: flightsfromhell.com. How Read more
This Gossip Girl sneak peek clip (see BuzzSugar for more of them) shows Nate and a mystery girl reminiscing about their in-flight makeout session. Apparently, they were seated next to each other and decided — why not? I've had friends who told me they did this — and more! — on international or long cross-country flights. In theory, it sounds kind of exciting, but I am almost always Read more
Earlier this year the FCC decided to keep a rule in place that requires cell phones to be turned off during airline flights. Europe apparently has a more lax set of standards. The European Aviation Safety Agency has approved a system certification for a cell-phone system on board an aircraft. The approval comes following tests carried out on the Airbus, an airline based in Toulouse, France. The Read more
Boeing Business Jets has unveiled concept drawings that higlight luxury and comfort for its upcoming 787 VIP airplane. The renderings feature custom interior designs for the advanced-technology widebody VIP jet and were displayed at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Dubai. It looks like the idea was to combine plush seating and party/business space as well as provide Read more
Despite recent talk about the future of cell phones on planes, the FCC has decided to keep a rule in place that requires cell phones to be turned off during airline flights. According to the AP, the reasoning behind the decision was technical. "These days it's impossible to get on a bus without at least one person hollering into their cellphone, invading the private space of everyone around Read more
Recently, I went on a trip and as I took my seat on the plane, I heard a faint and desperate sound. "Meow...meow...meowwwwww." I turned to the woman next to me and asked, "Did you hear a cat?" "Two," she said, and pointed. Yup. There were 2 cats cramped in little cat carriers under the seat for a 7 hour plane ride. My first thought was, "Those poor kitties," and my second thought was, "Poor Read more
Flying gets you where you want to go, but sometimes it seems like your body has to catch up to where you are. Because we fly up to almost 500 miles an hour, we can arrive in different time zones after a fairly short flight. I'm sure you've experienced jet lag before. It totally screws with your body and your mind. Some symptoms include the obvious - daytime drowsiness, foggy mind, irritability, Read more
If you're planning a Summer trip this year and the high prices are getting you down, don't fret, there are a couple of travel bargains you can take advantage of. SavvySugar talked to travel expert, AirFare Watchdog's Founder George Hobica, for the scoop on the best airfare deals to find this Summer. Berlin If you're jonesing to go to Europe but are holding back because of the inflated prices, Read more
I'm still reeling from the first season finale of Revenge. Though I've been following the show since day one, my allegiance had slipped a little in the past few weeks because the plot seemed to be straying — until this week's episode. Color me happily surprised! At first, I thought the big shocker was when Amanda shows up . . . pregnant! I knew as soon as Victoria gets out of the limo and Read more
Before Kirsten Dunst hit the Cannes red carpet in her two respectively stunning looks, she boarded a plane at Heathrow in her pajamas. Well, not exactly — playing to the season's pajama-dressing trend in a silky Louis Vuitton pajama top and skinny black pants, she executed the chicest kind of comfortable travel style. We love that it's both a relaxed Summer look and a cheeky nod to the "don'ts" Read more
