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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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“Like riding The Batman at Six Flags”: Standing plane seats could be coming as soon as next year. Comfort not included

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Passenger shocked by plane crew error that put her 3 year-old at risk—and she’s not happy with the airline’s response

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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Americans need a Real ID for air travel by May 7—except for these 5 states

Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

Laiken Neumann

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‘Makes turbulence 100x more enjoyable’: Plane passenger experiences turbulence. Then they remember the ‘jello theory’

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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This item can no longer fly. Here’s what TSA just announced you’ll have to remove from your checked luggage

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘You don’t say that’: Delta Airlines passenger sends text during safety demonstration. Then the flight attendant says something shocking

Sabrina McCrear is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘Then everyone on the plane starts doing it’: Water on a Spirit Airlines flight costs $4.89. Then customers use this unique trick to get it for free

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘For all the screw-ups that they do’: Man warns to use Southwest flight credits before this date after new policy change

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‘They’ll explode’: Former Hershey’s worker spots Reese’s Eggs at Costco. Then she reveals this little-known warning

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‘Never have been stopped before’: Vancouver flier gets pulled over by TSA over this little-known travel violation. It could happen to you, too

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‘Kudos to the pilots’: Woman says her Spirit Airlines flight had to deplane. Then she learns the real reason why

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‘My face went white’: Woman boards American Airlines flight from Austin to Charlotte. Then she sees an alarming Wi-Fi network

2 panel image: on the left a person places a pair of boarding passes in a bag, and on the right a person explains while getting dressed for work.

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‘Please make sure to rip [it] up’: Flight attendant warns against leaving boarding passes on the plane’s seat pocket

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‘Stop buying those’: Flight attendant issues warning for travelers with these types of carry-on luggage

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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