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What is air travel like these days and what is different?

Today’s Destination is: Acadia National Park

Today’s Mistake: My own car crash in parking garage

Travel Advice:  Travel pillows FOR SLEEPING on planes

FAQ: What is air travel like these days and what is different?

In 2019, there were 146 FAA cases of bad behavior on planes, but in 2021, that number grew to more than 1000 cases. That was out of nearly 6,000 cases of unruly passengers. 

Airplane etiquette is more important these days because we are all hyper aware of those around us.

 

In 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration investigated 146 cases of bad behavior; in 2021 it initiated investigations into 1,081 incidents, out of a total of 5,981 reports of unruly passengers last year.

Some people get to the airport these days, forgetting basic kindness. The first rule of respectful travel is to accept the rules: Observe mask mandates, boarding processes and carry-on restrictions. Beyond that, there are steps you can take to make travel a little more pleasant for everyone and avoid conflict. Here are five tips:

  1. Don’t hog the overhead bins
  2. Greet your flight attendant
  3. Prepare yourself ahead of time.
  4. Don’t escalate a conflict.
  5. Don’t bring stinky food on board.

Source: https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/transportation/info-2022/flying-etiquette.html?intcmp=DC-TRV-MAIN-BB

 

Destination: Acadia National Park, Maine

 

Acadia is marked by Woodland Rocky beaches and Granite Peaks. It's a good destination for a Solo Traveler or with a friend. ALL seasons have something to offer.

What is significant about the geography at Acadia National Park? 

 

The highest point in the United States East Coast is Cadillac Mountain. 

https://www.visitbarharbor.com/

https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/faqs.htm



https://acadiamagic.com/

 

https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm

 

https://acadiamagic.com/schoodic/map.htm




Today’s Mistake- My own car crash in parking garage

 

Today’s Travel Advice-Travel neck pillows reviewed. 

 

https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-accessories/best-travel-pillows

 

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