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The “pain in the butt” airline passenger is going out of style

by Jason Barger on November 25, 2009

This Thanksgiving, I’m declaring that the “pain in the butt” passenger is going out of style. I know there still are many of them out there, but the number of polite, grateful and helpful passengers around the world is growing by the minute. Some airlines and airport personnel are also seeing the benefits in joining this more positive movement. Evidently, kindness is contagious too.

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The Four Agreements: travel edition (or, how to stay calm when all hell breaks loose)

by Jason Barger on June 24, 2009

Jason brings us four first steps toward more peaceful travel. Watch your words, don’t take things personally, don’t assume and be your best.

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It’s March madness at the security checkpoints — did you pack your smile?

by Jason Barger on March 19, 2009

As March Madness begins, airports are filled with travelers looking to escape to paradise for Spring Break. The excitement, anxiety, and frustrations of trying to navigate through the airport obstacles to reach your final destination often collide right at the security line checkpoints.

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Graceful travel and the “Hudson Miracle”

by Jason Barger on January 19, 2009

In the midst of all of the heroic stories from US AIrways flight 1549, one person in particular has piqued my interest. He was identified as Jim Whittaker. Whittaker wasn’t the pilot, the co-pilot, a member of the crew, or even an air marshal who just happened to be on board. He is a normal guy just like you and me.

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