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Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Woman talking(l+r), Beis carry on luggage(c)

‘I had to pay over $300 in bag fees’: Traveler says new Béis carry-on is ‘misleading’

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Southwest Airlines customer says not to fly airline because it’s a ‘scam’

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

American Airlines customer says major change is coming to the airline soon

‘The rest are probably going to follow’: American Airlines customer says major change is coming to the airline soon

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Flight attendant reveals what your shoes reveal about you when you’re flying

‘My hokas are just comfy, ok?’: Flight attendant reveals what your shoes reveal about you when you’re flying

Woman talking(l+r), Bala ankle weights(c)

‘They said my Bottega sardine tote was a weapon’: Traveler says TSA wouldn’t let her bring 1 lb ankle weights because they’re ‘too heavy.’ Viewers say there’s something shady at play

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

‘I didn’t pee once on my flight’: Traveler shares what water you should drink when flying

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

Braden Bjella

‘The lack of self control is actually astonishing’: Woman gets caught vaping on plane, says she didn’t mean to

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Traveler says extra TSA checks aren’t random. Here’s how to see if you’ll get stopped, have your checked luggage checked

‘I used to get stopped every single time’: Traveler says extra TSA checks aren’t random. Here’s how to see if you’ll get stopped, have your checked luggage checked

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

People waiting outside gate(l+r), Frontier Airlines screen(c)

‘Our luggage is stuck on the plane’: Customer says Frontier Airlines shut door on passengers who paid for tickets

Flight attendant talking(l+r), Hands passing coffee on airplane(c)

‘The armrest, window, seatbelt’: United Airlines flight attendant says you’re worried about the wrong things on an airplane

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

Flight attendant speaking(l+r), Someone blowing their nose(c)

‘So what are we supposed to do if we have allergies?’: Flight attendant slams customers who blow their noses on planes

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Spirit Airlines customer tries to pick up promised hotel vouchers for delayed flight

‘I’m gonna have nowhere to sleep for the next 4 days’: Spirit Airlines customer tries to pick up promised hotel vouchers for delayed flight. They call the cops on him

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Traveler gets detained at airport because of her Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning

‘Will I ever fly again ?’: Traveler gets detained at airport because of her Kinder’s Buttery Steakhouse seasoning

Allie Hayes is an experienced pop culture writer and editor based in New England. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading a romance novel, obsessively watching pro wrestling, or taking blurry photos of her two adorable cats.

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