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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

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“They changed the rules”: Passenger brings expandable carry-on bag aboard. Then a flight attendant intervenes

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

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New United Airlines policy means you have to get to the airport even earlier

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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“Dear AA girlies…”: American Airlines flight attendant shares handwritten note Meghan Markle slipped her

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Anna Good

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“Like riding The Batman at Six Flags”: Standing plane seats could be coming as soon as next year. Comfort not included

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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Southwest Airlines passengers will have to keep chargers visible on flights

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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Pilot details mess at Newark airport, says there was a line of 26 planes taking off before him

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Spain is banning 66,000 Airbnb rental listings. Here’s why

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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TSA banned this popular tech accessory from checked luggage. Here’s why

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“They knew exactly who … I was”: Hasan Piker says he was detained, questioned by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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“YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU’RE SITTING NEXT TO”: Woman is on flight, strikes up a conversation with her seatmate. Then she finds out who he is

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Royal Caribbean officially bans travel routers

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

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Woman spends 3 hours in line to get REAL ID. Then takes a look at her old one

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Passenger shocked by plane crew error that put her 3 year-old at risk—and she’s not happy with the airline’s response

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Can your dress code delay your travel plans? Flight attendant shares the clothes you should never board a plane while wearing

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

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