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Every now and then we like to take a break from mocking and complaining about airline policies and travel restrictions. 7 Ways to Annoy a Flight Attendant, written anonymously, turns the tables on travelers. With 12 years of service under her belt, this flight attendant dishes on various irritating behaviors displayed by passengers.

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This bit of news, posted on USA Today’s Today in the Sky Blog, was just too funny not to share. While it ultimately makes sense economically, the fact that Japan’s JAL has shaved a fraction of a centimeter off of all its cutlery in order to reduce weight, is worth a laugh.

What’s next, asking passengers to remove their shoes and extra layers of clothing to save a few pounds?

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Travel related news gathered from around the web and brought to you weekly:

- Travel industry unleashes more and more pet-friendly services.

- On three weekends this summer, the National Park Service will offer fee-free weekends to encourage visitors.

- T.G.I Fridays offering two-for-one meals at their airport locations through June 22nd.

- Fashion blog dishes on how to pack well without compromising style.

Tim Leffel, author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune, has circled the globe three times and frequently travels internationally. He maintains several travel related blogs, including Tim Leffel’s Cheapest Destinations and Practical Travel Gear.

The article, titled 5 Gear Ideas for Packing Better, mentions several items that we love as well! From Eagle Creek Carry-Ons to ExOfficio clothing and Pacsafe gear, Luggage Online has got it covered. Be sure to check out Tim’s blogs for exciting travel stories, tips and advice.

We’ve all had some really great vacations with lovely photos to prove it, but let’s face it - really bad travel stories can actually be enjoyed by others as well (our apologies if you believe your friends and family really want to see your album from Disney). The Titanic Awards seek to take a different approach to these often spectacular happenings in the travel industry…by celebrating them.

So move over Best, The Titanic Awards want to reward the worst of the worst. By asking readers to participate in the World’s Worst Travel Survey, requesting videos, pictures and more- they’re rounding them up- one awful experience at a time.

Head on over and take the survey or share your story. There isn’t a worst luggage category, but even if there were, we wouldn’t be concerned : )

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Also, be sure to check out previous Luggage Blog reviews on Kipling products- here & here.