4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach

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People sitting on rows of seats on a plane, with one person reaching their hand up to call for a flight attendant.
There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.

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I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all of its cabin categories — but I still prefer the cheaper economy seats

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I took 66 Delta flights last year and flew in all the cabin categories, but there are a few reasons I still prefer booking the cheapest economy seats.

Allie Hubers

Airbus's A321XLR nabs another airline — and adds 2 new routes to the US. It's changing how people fly long-haul.

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Aer Lingus A321XLR.
An Airbus A321XLR.

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Frontier is the latest budget airline to add 'first class' seats to target more premium flyers

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Frontier is adding a new first-class seat as customers remain willing to pay more for premium amenities on board.

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Airbus' A321 jets are reshaping transatlantic travel. I've toured 3 airlines' business classes — here's how they compare.

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JetBlue Airways Airbus A321neo
JetBlue Airways, La Compagnie, and Iberia are among the few airlines that fly lie-flat business class on narrowbody aircraft across the Atlantic.

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I take 'positioning' flights to save hundreds when I fly. This trick helps me get discounted business-class seats, too.

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I (not pictured) have flown so many times and positioning flights have helped me save money.

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I've been to dozens of airport lounges worldwide. Here are the 5 things I never do in them.

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A woman wearing a backpack taking a selfie at an airport lounge.
I've visited many airport lounges over the years because I travel at least once a month.

Jill Robbins

I take over 100 flights a year. Here are 3 airlines I absolutely love, and one I wouldn't want to fly again.

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I've been to over 80 countries and counting, and I spend a lot of the year traveling.

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See inside a $23 million private jet that Fortune 500 companies or wealthy travelers can split to fly cheaper

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A selfie of the author with a FlexJet Praetor 600.
The author toured a Flexjet Praetor 600 that costs about $10,000 hourly for fractional ownership.

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As a dietitian, I know staying regular while traveling is challenging. I always pack these 5 things to avoid constipation.

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Maintaining regular bowel movements can be especially difficult on airplanes.

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