Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Friday, November 4, 2022, that we think you should read.
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Delta pilots vote to authorize a strike — but don’t worry about a disruption (yet).
Just in time for holiday travel, the Delta pilots union voted to authorize a strike. While a strike isn’t imminent, it could happen at any time. Sadly, we travelers are stuck in the middle of negotiations between Delta and its pilots. Let’s hope for a quick resolution. In the meantime, this is a reminder of why it’s important to book your flights using a credit card that offers travel protections to minimize the disruption of your travel plans.
Spirit is introducing wider, comfier seats.
JetBlue’s acquisition is already leading to a more comfortable flight for Spirit passengers. Previously, this article would have been an April Fool’s joke by Spirit Airlines. Instead, this move is in preparation for Spirit’s planes to merge into JetBlue’s flight network in the near future.
Most iconic hotel in every state.
There are many incredible hotels on this list with interesting backstories. For instance, I knew that the Peabody in Memphis was famous for its ducks, but I didn’t know the story behind it. For miles and points people, you’ll notice that most of these hotels aren’t part of major hotel loyalty programs. This is why its important to have flexible points if you’re looking to book a reservation without paying cash for your stay.
Why Didn’t I Get TSA PreCheck on My Boarding Pass if I’m a PreCheck Member?
Many travelers don’t realize that having TSA PreCheck doesn’t guarantee that you’ll always get to use the benefits while traveling. First off, you need to add your TSA PreCheck number to your reservation. And, even then, your flight may not qualify or you may be selected for additional screening. If you notice it’s not on your boarding pass, stop by the check-in counter to ask that your number be added.
Toronto Pearson International trials walkthrough security portal.
Technology is amazing, and it’s always looking for ways to improve our lives. With this new technology, you won’t have to remove keys, phones, and other items from your pockets when going through security. This advancement should speed up security and lead to fewer false positives as you try to get to your plane.
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