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The Oddest Checked Luggage Ever- A Can of Beer!

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Back in 2012 I came across what I’d considered the oddest checked luggage I’ve ever seen.

Since then, no luggage has really caught my attention as being odd or strange. However, I did see the oddest airline passenger back in February. (No, it isn’t really a person!)

So what might a can of beer and checked luggage have in common? Continue reading The Oddest Checked Luggage Ever- A Can of Beer!

American Beaten To Death in Greece, Surreal Landscapes, Best Affordable Beach Getaways, Airline Passenger Prefer Employees To Tech & More- Travel News

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Quack Quack- Service Ducks On A Plane! Yes Really…

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It seems like anything goes these days when it comes to service animals flying on planes.

Last summer an emotional support marmoset was loose on a plane. An emotional support pig was kicked off of a US Airways flight a few years back. There has been other odd support animals on planes over the years like turkeys and miniature horses!

As some of you may have know, the TSA has one of the most entertaining Instagram accounts. Continue reading Quack Quack- Service Ducks On A Plane! Yes Really…

TSA Finds Gun Hidden In Suitcase Lining

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The TSA finds lots of interesting things in people’s luggage. Recently, a 20 pound lobster was discovered (which was legal). They also blocked a giant Teddy bear from flying! Dangerous items like Lucille from the Walking Dead and a 3-D printed gun have also been discovered.

If you’re not sure if an item is allowed to be carried on or even placed in a checked bag, you can ask the TSA through Facebook Messenger.

Recently, the TSA found a gun smartly hidden in a checked bag at the airport. Continue reading TSA Finds Gun Hidden In Suitcase Lining

Surviving Summer Travel Season, World’s Largest Airport Opening in 2019, Envy-Worthy Travel Photos, Amazing Things Found in Lost Luggage, Safest Countries, Contests & More- Travel News

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Humongous 20 Pound Live Lobster Found In Bag At Boston Logan Airport

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The TSA finds lots of odd things in people’s bags. In late 2016, Lucille from the Walking Dead was found in a carry-on. A knife was also discovered in an enchilada!

If you aren’t sure if an item is allowed in a carry-on, you can ask the TSA through Facebook Messenger.

The TSA found a very interesting and odd item at Boston Logan Airport. Continue reading Humongous 20 Pound Live Lobster Found In Bag At Boston Logan Airport

More Trouble For United Airlines- Baby Overheats On Plane Stuck On Tarmac

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It’s been a rough past few months for United Airlines with incidents piling up.

The main headline grabber was a passenger being dragged off of a United Airlines plane back in April. A few days later, a scorpion stung a passenger during a flight. Then a couple flying to their destination wedding was kicked off of a United flight. In May, a passenger had his reservation cancelled after arguing with a United agent.

Now a mom is saying that “United Airlines was ‘not equipped’ to handle the urgency when her infant son began to overheat while the aircraft sat on the tarmac during a heatwave“, according to the New York Post. Continue reading More Trouble For United Airlines- Baby Overheats On Plane Stuck On Tarmac

North Carolina Has A New Tourist Attraction- A New Island!

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North Carolina has a new tourist attraction created by nature- a new island!

The island, known as Shelly Island is around a mile long and a few hundred yards wide. Yahoo News says that, “thanks to the changing tides of the Atlantic Ocean, those enjoying Cape Hatteras’ Cape Point can now trek to this newly formed island.” Continue reading North Carolina Has A New Tourist Attraction- A New Island!