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Afarguments
Air Travel News
Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions
October 18, 2019 03:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Is It OK to Ditch Your Travel Partner at TSA PreCheck?
January 31, 2020 03:25 PM
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Staff
Air Travel News
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
October 30, 2019 07:04 PM
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Staff
Packing Tips + Gear
Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out
October 11, 2023 08:05 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Air Travel News
There’s a Less Obnoxious Way to Recline Your Airplane Seat
February 19, 2020 03:46 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman