No, not that kind of dog on a runway. A real dog. On a real runway. Like with scary planes. Come on. Finally a delay we can all agree is worth sitting through. I mean, no one wants to risk running over a dog with a 747… right? Dog was happily returned to its owner, [...]
What happens if I miss my flight?
After travelling recently to the land of endless entertainment and overpriced coffee–otherwise known as Las Vegas, it occurred to me McCarran International Airport has to be ranked pretty high on the list for the most missed flights. (I could be mistaken–all the mad sprinting through the terminals could simply be a hangover cure of which [...]
Kudos to Delta: Fixed our flat tire AND owned up to a delay?!
I was fortunate to perform a couple of shows during this years SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX. While every flight is always an opportunity to see how the airline industry is performing, this trip was sure to be one to monitor, with 2,000 bands and 20,000 music fans arriving and departing from one tiny [...]
Travel Delay Protection
Here is an interesting item I came across from American Express. We all know the hassles of a delayed flight, and of course even all the great tips and tricks we’ve been offering can only do so much. American Express has a new program you might want to check out, called Travel Delay Protection. According [...]
Here’s a nice little app that can be of great value for your next trip
Having recently become an Android fan with my new HTC phone I spend far too much time , I thought I’d share a new app from FlightView that can be a big help next time you’re stuck in the terminal. Check it out! Description Flight tracking app from the leaders in real-time flight information.Real-time flight [...]
Recipe for the Best Thanksgiving Dinner Ever!
In true holiday spirit, I thought I’d share a favorite passage from Please Hug Me – I’ve Been Delayed that deals with one of one of the most challenging parts of the holiday season: family. (Excerpt from Chapter 2 – At the Airport) Do the words “my mother is coming to visit” immediately send [...]
Hurricane Irene: Not the End, Just Yet
When I was little we had this game called Bermuda Triangle, where you move your little magnetic pieces shaped like tiny ships around the board, then roll the dice. Depending on how you roll, you then move this big magnet over the board in the shape of a hurricane. If you’re lucky, your ship escaped [...]
Smile! It’s contagious?
I was recently smiled at by a pretty lady in my local coffee shop. Like any writer who doesn’t get out much, I immediately panicked. I assumed she thought I was someone who owed her money, or mistook me for a match.com date. “Oh no, I’m involved, ” I nearly blurted out, never occuring to [...]
Kindle: The 2nd Greatest Invention for Airport Boredom
If you aren’t on board the Kindle train, chances are by the time you make your holiday shopping list, you will be. According to a recent article in Success magazine, sales of Kindle books on Amazon.com topped sales of paperback and hard covers, combined. Pretty impressive for a little digital reader that looked like it [...]
How to Set Your own Guinness World Record (while waiting for your flight)
I’m always surprised at the things people pick up on in Please Hug Me – I’ve Been Delayed. (Mostly because the jokes I thought were hilarious nobody got, and things I merely mentioned in passing were brought up during radio interviews.) One repeat offender was my idea to use your down time during a flight [...]
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Dog on runway causes flight delay at LaGuardia No, not that kind of dog on a runway. A real dog. On a real ... -
Man Strips Naked At Oregon Airport in protest of TSA Screening… really? Sigh. Why is it always an ugly dude doing foolish things like this, and not ... -
Top 2 Airline customer service moments since Please Hug Me—I’ve Been Delayed was published Yes, this started out as a Top 10 list. But sadly, two was all I ...
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Curious how your favorite airline fared in 2010? Curious how the 2010 season ended up with regards to delays and cancellations? Well, not ...
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Top 10 Things I Learned At My First Book Signing 10. Bookstores located before security are a terrible place for an author book signing. 9. ... -
Spirit Airlines to start charging for PRINTING your boarding pass (not a joke) Spirit to start charging for PRINTING your boarding pass – bring it on! I recently ...
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