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Dumb Move By Dad Makes International Headlines

It went from bring your kid to work day, to have your kid do your work day, to you may not have a job to work at day. I’m referring to the mega controversial incident involving air traffic controller, Glenn Duffy, who allowed his 9-year-old twins to direct planes at one of the nation’s busiest airports. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the recordings of Duffy’s questionable stunt at Kennedy Airport. According to news reports, the 48-year-old dad allowed his two children to relay instructions to pilots on two separate days. Duffy brought his son to … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: How Do I Get A Seat and Not Taking It Sitting Down

HOW DO I GET A SEAT? You don’t have to be a frequent flier to know that flying anywhere during the busy summer travel season can cause major stress. Couple a ton of seasonal travelers with seasonal thunderstorms and you’re looking at the potential for some major delays or cancellations. Which begs the question, with airplanes bulging with passengers, when flights are canceled, what becomes of the thousancs of stranded passengers? And what happens when all those displaced fliers have to compete for just a few extra seats on later flights? Individual carriers follow their own rules on figuring out … Continue reading →