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EVA Air 787-9 business class seats row 6
Travel Discussion

Is business class worth it? Here’s how I justify the added cost:

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onJanuary 26, 2025
54 Comments

I know the feeling all too well. Sitting alone and confused while booking tickets for a flight, staring at the…

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SANspotter eating in economy class with an empty middle seat
Travel Discussion

How I usually end up with empty seats next to me on flights

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onAugust 22, 2024
11 Comments

I’ve logged over 1.5 million miles of air travel so far (much of it in basic economy class), and I’ve…

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Uber San Diego Airport
Travel Discussion

How to use Uber at the San Diego Airport (caution: it’s a bit different)

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onOctober 15, 2023
8 Comments

Getting to and from the San Diego Airport using Uber is two completely different experiences. Getting to the airport is…

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Is 1 hour layover enough time in Dulles
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Is a 1 hour layover enough time at Dulles? Absolutely! Here’s why:

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onAugust 31, 2023
109 Comments

I’m not sure what the deal is, but I’ve been noticing very tight connecting times at IAD when doing flight…

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flying first class etiquette
Travel Discussion

First class etiquette: how not to look like an inexperienced (and uncultured) idiot

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onDecember 18, 2023
11 Comments

Congratulations! You freakin’ did it. After years of trudging it out back in the deepest bowels of economy class, you’re…

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What's In My Carry On Bag
Travel Discussion

What’s in my carry on bag (besides the dirty underwear)?

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onMarch 30, 2025
14 Comments

In nearly every airline review here on this blog (as well as every video on my YouTube channel), you’ve seen…

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Short Layover in Calgary
Travel Discussion

Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Calgary? Yes, but it depends on…

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onOctober 5, 2022
2 Comments

Of all the major Canadian airports to have a short layover at, Calgary (YYC) is usually the easiest. Its relatively…

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Short Layover in San Diego
Travel Discussion

Short layover in San Diego? What’s the shortest you can get away with?

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onSeptember 14, 2022
0 Comments

San Diego is one of the top destinations in the US, but there are still thousands of people who have…

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JFK Minimum Connection Times
Travel Discussion

JFK minimum connection times (what you can realistically expect)

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onSeptember 11, 2022
277 Comments

Despite its reputation for being one of the busiest and most congested airports in the world, JFK minimum connection times…

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Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Mexico City
Travel Discussion

Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Mexico City? (Hahaha)

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onJuly 7, 2022
59 Comments

Although it isn’t something I would recommend, yes, a 1 hour layover is enough time in Mexico City (sometimes). The Benito…

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Amsterdam airport entrance
Travel Discussion

How long of a layover do you need in Amsterdam without it being scary?

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onAugust 13, 2024
147 Comments

If you fly to / through / around Europe long enough, chances are really good that you’ll end up with…

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Two One Way Tickets vs Round Trip
Travel Discussion

Pros and cons of two one-way tickets vs one round-trip (and a warning)

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onSeptember 13, 2024
28 Comments

One of the most important things that I’ve learned as a frequent flyer is the value of two one-way tickets…

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Short layover in Reykjavik
Travel Discussion

Short layover in Reykjavik? How short is too short?

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onMarch 23, 2025
50 Comments

I’m starting to see it more and more when I search for flights from North America to Europe. Connections through…

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Vancouver Airport
Travel Discussion

Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Vancouver? Probably. Here’s why…

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onMay 19, 2022
30 Comments

This one hits close to home. It was just two weeks ago that, when faced with an unfortunate delay of…

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Short layover in Minneapolis
Travel Discussion

Short layover in Minneapolis? Better grab the antacid…

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onMarch 30, 2025
84 Comments

Here’s the thing: having a short layover in Minneapolis isn’t necessarily a problem. My personal record for a connection time…

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Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Miami? Usually (but not always).
Travel Discussion

Is a 1 hour layover enough time in Miami? Usually (but not always).

ByScott (SANspotter) Updated onMay 26, 2023
114 Comments

I’ll spare you the fluffy intro and just come right out and say it: depending on the airline you’re flying,…

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