In one of the wilder stories we’ve read the TSA inadvertently handed a box cutter back to a traveler who later used it to threaten passengers. This and other top stories we read this week.
We love to read about travel. Seriously…we love it. It’s probably unhealthy at this point. But, each week we keep coming back for more. And, while we cull through the thousands of pieces written everywhere we try to flag the ones that we find interesting or unique. Here are the best / wildest travel articles of this week, curated for you.
The TSA Found and Returned a Box Cutter to a Passenger Who Then Charged Towards a Flight Attendant With The Blade – by Paddle Your Own Kanoo
This story is bonkers. The Transportation Security Agency finds a box cutter, removes the blade, and gives it back to the traveler. However, there is a spare blade in the box cutter which the traveler later uses to threaten a planeful of passengers. Read the article here.
11 Amazing Ways to Save Money on Flights – by Bald Thoughts
Travel is back (thankfully), but it ain’t cheap. Lee shares 11 practical ways to save money on flights and as usual it’s totally on point. Read the article here.
Your Hotel Room’s Door Can Be Hacked – by Your Mileage May Vary
This is mildly terrifying. Our friends from Your Mileage May Vary share how to deal with the potential threat of your hotel room door being hacked. Read the article here.
Zipline over a dam? Why yes please – by Travel Weekly
Actually no. We are terrified of heights here at the CBoardingGroup and would never do this, but it sounds like an adventure that’s good for you. LOL. Check out where and how you can zipline across a chasm! Read the article here.
Tips for Traveling Where You Don’t Speak the Language – by the Blonde Abroad
We can’t wait to get back to a new international destination and The Blonde Abroad shares some practical tips on how to deal with potential language barriers when on your next adventure. Read the article here.
