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Some Interesting Airport, Airline & Security Facts

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Whether you travel a little or a lot, following are some interesting tidbits regarding airline travel including:

  • Some Check-in Facts
  • About Security Checkpoints
  • The Highest Rated Airports
  • An Airline Security Loophole

checking in luggage at curbside check-in at the airport

Listen to Bud Light’s Real Men of Genius ”Mr. Discount Airline Pilot Guy”:

https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/files/Bud_Light_Real_Men_of_Genius_Mr_Discount_Airline_Pilot_Guy.mp3

Did You Know?…

According to JD Power & Associates, “airport satisfaction” is lowest among passengers who check-in at the main counter, although the majority of people continue to use this method over self check-in procedures.

 

Check-in Facts

  • 59% of people check-in through the airline’s main counter, which takes an average of 19 minutes.
  • 18% use a self-check-in kiosk, which averages 8 minutes.
  • 10% check-in at curbside, which averages 13 minutes.
  • 5% of passengers obtain their boarding pass through the Internet.

 

Security Checkpoints

  • Wait times at security checkpoints have increased from an average of 13 minutes in 2003 to 15 minutes in 2004.
  • The average wait time at large airports is 16 minutes, 15 minutes at medium airports and 13 minutes at small airports.

 

Highest Rated Airports

  • Large airports: Orlando, Denver
  • Medium airports: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky
  • Small airports: San Antonio, Austin

 

Airline Security Loophole

According to Slate, an award-winning online magazine, there’s a “dangerous loophole in airport security. If Slate could discover it, the terrorists will too.”

It seems there is a serious loophole in the Internet check-in procedures available through most major airlines. Here are the facts… scary!

And, if you don’t want to read the story, you can listen to it here.

 

No More Pillows

To save money, American Airlines was the first to announce that they will no longer provide pillows during flight.

If you’re one who frequently requests a tiny rectangular pillow from the stewardess, make note: This is a a GOOD thing!

Do you realize how many people use those pillows OTHER than for their intended purpose?! Such as… a foot warmer. And… a seat cushion. Do you really want to rest your head on something when you don’t know where it’s been???

American Airlines has committed to keeping their thin, fuzzy blankets on all flights in order to keep passengers warm when cabins get cold. The good news: They can also serve as pillows.

Lynnette
Lynnette

As a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money — so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. — except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country — which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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LynnetteAs a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. -- except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country -- which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! Since 2011, we've logged over 150,000 miles riding our motorcycle all across the USA. When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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JoshuaI’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!

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AvatarUntil my son was born a few years ago, I was a diehard motorcycle enthusiast who traveled the globe. As a Marketing Specialist and Brand Ambassador for Harley-Davidson for over a decade, I lived and worked all over North America. Now, grounded as a first-time mom, I share my love for outdoor adventure with my son and extended family in the Smoky Mountains... and beyond. I hope you find my travel tips and recommendations helpful!

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