Back in the good ol’ days, travelers had a certain code of conduct and respect for one another – it went without saying. But these days, in the “Me First” era, entitled spoiled brats seem to th…
Flight Attendants Confess The Most Annoying Reasons Passengers Push The Call Button
There are those of us who board the plane, sit down in our seats, and are content to listen to a podcast or read a book until we arrive at our destination. And then there are those entitled or …
Boarding A Plane With Baby? How Dare You!!
Ah, the joys of airline travel – lines, noise, germs, and getting a little too up-close-and-personal with those sitting next to you. No one wants to be stuck next to someone who obviously has t…
Here’s How You Can Actually Buy Other People’s Unclaimed Airline Baggage
It’s estimated over 4 billion people fly each year. That’s a lot of people – and a lot of stuff – which means a lot of lost luggage. Yeah, yeah… airlines claim they hold onto “lost luggage” for about…
Popular Airline Abruptly Goes Out Of Business Leaving Thousands Stranded Abroad
Traveling internationally takes a lot of prepping, planning, and money. Many people wait years before they can finally visit their dream destination. That’s why it was so devastating to many to…
Is It Safe to Fly the 737 Max?
For hundreds of years, human beings have been fascinated with the concept of flight. From Leonardo da Vinci’s first drawings of fantastic flight machines, to the first successful flight taken by the W…
The Secret Confessions Of A Million Miler Flyer
Perhaps an introduction is in order. As your editor here at Proud American Traveler, my objective is to help you navigate both the pleasures and perils of modern travel. And we’ve assembled a talented…