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The World's Bumpiest Flights, Ranked
May 08, 2025

The World's Bumpiest Flights, Ranked

These routes are rougher than a cross-check on final

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Why Nonrev Travel Is the Most Stressful Free Flight You'll Ever Take
May 06, 2025

Why Nonrev Travel Is the Most Stressful Free Flight You'll Ever Take

A Reddit thread and CNN story both capture the emotional highs—and panicked lows—of flying standby

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Mina Y
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“Wakey Wakey, Eggs and Bakey”: The Art (and Chaos) of Waking Up Passengers Before Landing
Apr 14, 2025

“Wakey Wakey, Eggs and Bakey”: The Art (and Chaos) of Waking Up Passengers Before Landing

Flight attendants share their most creative—and unhinged—methods for those compliance check wake-ups

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Matt C
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Weight Restrictions 101: When a Seat Isn’t Really a Seat
Apr 10, 2025

Weight Restrictions 101: When a Seat Isn’t Really a Seat

Why that open seat might stay empty—and what passriders need to know

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Left Behind in SEA: 18 Open Seats, No Nonrevs Boarded
Apr 08, 2025

Left Behind in SEA: 18 Open Seats, No Nonrevs Boarded

Gate agent closes flight early, sparking frustration and calls for accountability

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Matt C
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Influencers in the Aisles: Why Flight Crews Are Calling Out Risky Social Media Stunts
Mar 27, 2025

Influencers in the Aisles: Why Flight Crews Are Calling Out Risky Social Media Stunts

TikTok Trends Might Score Views—But They’re Making Life Harder for Cabin Crew

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Matt C
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Is Nonrevving Still a Perk? Airline Employees Weigh In
Mar 23, 2025

Is Nonrevving Still a Perk? Airline Employees Weigh In

Flights are fuller than ever, making nonrev travel harder.

Matt C
Matt C
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Nonrev Nightmares: The Worst Mistakes Passriders Have Made
Mar 16, 2025

Nonrev Nightmares: The Worst Mistakes Passriders Have Made

These standby horror stories will make you rethink your next listing.

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Matt C
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Light Load Alert: These US Flights Had The Lowest Load Factors in April 2024
Mar 13, 2025

Light Load Alert: These US Flights Had The Lowest Load Factors in April 2024

Need an easy standby win? Here are the best international flights to find an empty seat in April 2025.

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