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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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“It fits, it fits”: Flyer who crammed her suitcase into the size checker cheered for beating the system

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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“This will significantly improve my personal airport experiences”: The TSA will stop making you take off your shoes to get through airport security

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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“Death was knocking”: Woman reveals horrific story of being stuck in United  airplane bathroom with food poisoning—and delaying the flight afterwards

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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YouTuber declares self legally “dead” in hopes of getting a refund from an airline

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The FBI has issued a warning to airlines over hacking concerns—here’s what to know

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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Travelers are stuck in 130-degree heat on airplane with no air conditioning. The flight attendant tells them to “meditate”

Left: "Babyface" JD Vance meme showing the Vice President with a shaved head in a blue suit: Right: Norwegian tourist Mads Mikkelsen

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EXCLUSIVE: Norwegian tourist says he was barred from entering the U.S. over a JD Vance meme, interrogated for hours, then had his records falsified

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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“People literally took pictures of my luggage”: Woman goes to airport. Unprecedented luggage feature grabs everyone’s attention

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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“That’s new”: Woman tries calling American Airlines. Then she gets scammed out of $5,250

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“This is up there with that girl singing on the flight”: Couple’s elaborate pregnancy announcement on flight goes viral. Viewers have mixed feelings about it

2 panel image. Blurred photo of closed off seats and caption that reads: "When they say only 110 passengers can board and you get on the plane and see this" on left. Plane in air on right.

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“What does INOP mean”: Passenger boards Vueling flight. Then they see the plane’s seats cordoned off

Left; Man in suit is patted down by TSA officer at airport. Right; Person holds up Gold Star Member Costco card and receipt.

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TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“We appreciate the customer sharing her talents”: Delta Airlines finally responds to child’s viral “Moana” performance

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“The single tax”: Airlines accused of price hikes for solo travelers

2 panel image. Woman sitting on plane, looking upset on left. Carry-on luggage in overhead compartment on right.

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“They changed the rules”: Passenger brings expandable carry-on bag aboard. Then a flight attendant intervenes

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