Did you ever notice when you travel at the airport – you seem to run into the same kinds of people wherever you go? Whether you’re flying to Dallas or Tampa – these types of travelers frequent every a…
Here’s How to Stop the TSA From Stealing Your Stuff
Each year the TSA boasts about how many items they’ve confiscated from passengers. Of course – they call these items “voluntary abandoned property” – as if travelers are just waiting to hand over thei…
Delta Flew a Full Flight of 1,000 Lost Bags – and Zero Passengers
Here at Proud American Traveler we’ve long advised travelers to avoid checking a bag whenever possible. And this summer – travel chaos has gotten so bad – and there are so many pieces of lost luggage …
Careless American Airlines Crew Lost Unaccompanied Minor at Major Human-Trafficking Hub
Monica Gilliam dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at a Tennessee airport to fly to Miami to meet her father. Since she was flying by herself, Monica used American Airlines “unaccompanied minor” serv…
Delta Overbooked Their Flight – So They Offered Guests $10,000 to Give up Their Seat
We all know that airlines are notorious for overbooking flights without enough seats for passengers. And while they are typically able to get away with it by offering breadcrumb “travel vouchers” to g…
This Summer, Travel Will Be Crazier Than Tijuana During Spring Break
Ever since the start of the pandemic, the “new normal” for travel has been a roller coaster. Airline companies were forced to shut down for fear of killing passengers with one violent sneeze and airpo…
Turbulence Won’t Be The Only Things To Cause Bumps This Holiday Travel Season- Be Prepared!
The travel industry has gone through so many changes over the past year that it’s hard to imagine vacationing ever being the same. However, with many Americans complying with all the wild mandates and…
A Beacon of Hope: International Travel Ban Is Lifted – Here’s What You Need to Know
After a brutal 18 months of being locked out of the United States – international travel has finally resumed once again. Photos went viral of loved ones embracing in a tearful reunion after years of s…
Travel Secrets TSA Officers Don’t Want You To Know
Dealing with the TSA is one of the most miserable parts about flying. Besides being forced to remove your shoes and take out an ever-growing list of items for “extra screening” … you get groped and sh…
Don’t Get Hacked: Read This Before You Charge Your Phone At The Airport Again
You’ve just battled your way through an invasive TSA pat down and are looking forward to relaxing for a few moments at the boarding gate before you get stuffed on a tiny plane. Your phone batte…
