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Whether friend or foe, flyers might be unsure who they can trust when it comes to getting their seat stolen on a plane.
One passenger heading from Chicago to New York City took to Reddit to share a “seat stealer” story.
In the forum “r/delta,” the user said that they went to an Irish bar in the Chicago Midway International Airport for a drink and began chatting with a fellow patron.
FLIGHT PASSENGER SHARES ‘INFURIATING’ MOMENT WHEN MAN INTRUDES ON HER LEG SPACE: ‘PLEASE DON’T DO THIS’
“Joked around with the guy next to me about his weak-looking old-fashioned, to which he rolled his eyes and agreed with me, also showing his $30 tab for said poor drink. He left for the lounge after getting [a] notification,” the person wrote.
The user said they and their spouse had been upgraded to first class.
“Got on the plane and my bar buddy was in our seat. I showed him my ticket and he moved aside. I said, nooo sorry we have both seats. He mumbled and moved back to the first row of comfort plus,” t..

With European cities grappling with overtourism, some have implemented various tourist taxes while others debate introducing a levy.
A community in the Canary Islands, a group of Spanish islands off the coast of Africa, is seeking to implement a tax that would fund infrastructure projects to handle the numerous tourists.
FLIGHT PASSENGERS NOW PAYING PLANE TICKET TAX TO DEPART POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION
The Mogán City Council proposed a 16-cent per person, per day, tax for travelers staying in hotels or other tourist accommodation.
Onalia Bueno, the mayor of Mogán, said “the tourists who stay in the municipality contribute to paying what proportionally corresponds to them for the services and activities they enjoy during their stay,” the Irish Independent reported.
“Mogán does not turn its back on tourism but quite the opposite. We embrace it and expect it with quality services,” Bueno added.
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Archaeologists in Northern Denmark have unearthed a “Neolithic Timber Circle” believed to have been used for rituals.
The evacuation was led by the Vesthimmerlands Museum in Aars, discovering the “timber-like” structure consisting of 45 wooden posts, according to the museum’s press release.
The museum titled the press release “Large cult facility sees the light of day after millennia of darkness.”
ANCIENT DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT DATING BACK 100 MILLION YEARS DISCOVERED NEAR COASTAL TOWN
Each post’s mark is about 7 feet apart with a diameter of 100 feet.
While there are no wood poles that remain standing, it is estimated that larger upright timbers stood in place.
Sidsel Wåhlin, museum inspector at Vesthimmerlands Museum, said the discovery is an extraordinary find.
“The Timber circle gives us valuable insight into rituals and social structures from the latter part of the Stone Age/earliest Bronze Age,” Wåhlin said in a statement.
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Although there is plenty of room at this California vacation spot, your entire family won’t be able to check in for a stay.
Alila Marea Beach Resort, located in Encinitas, will no longer be welcoming children on the property.
MAJOR US CITY LOOKS TO HIKE HOTEL FEES TO BOOST TOURISM
The World of Hyatt luxury resort posted the announcement of the transition on its website.
“Please note that beginning February 14, 2025, Alila Marea plans to transition to an adults-only resort, welcoming guests aged 18 and over,” said the post.
“This transition allows us to provide a serene and tranquil environment tailored to adult travelers seeking relaxation, exploration and a peaceful stay by the beach,” the resort added.
The resort is just steps away from Southern California’s coastline in San Diego County on Ponto Beach.
The Alila Marea Beach Resort, however, does allow pets with select rooms listed as “pet friendly.”
Two of the hotel’s sister properties in California are also adults-onl..

A new study is revealing which cities in America are considered to be the “happiest,” and the top and bottom spots may or may not surprise you.
WalletHub released its 2025 report after conducting research across 180 major cities. The cities that ranked were based on 29 key metrics, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate and factoring in average leisure time spent per day.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said that salary does have an impact on happiness.
‘HARDEST-WORKING’ US CITIES REVEALED: SEE WHERE YOURS RANKS
“Research shows that having more money only increases your happiness until you’re making at least $75,000 per year – anything more you earn likely won’t have an impact,” said Lupo.
“Therefore, when deciding where to live to maximize your happiness, you’ll want to pick a city that offers more than just a decent average income,” he added.
Lupo says, “The ideal city provides conditions that foster good mental and physical health, like reasonable work hours, sh..

A viral trend has taken over social media showcasing a risky move made by many flight passengers.
Travelers are participating in the “airport theory” trend by arriving at their gates hst 15 minutes prior to departure.
A TikTok video shows a flyer setting a timer for 15 minutes as the person walks toward security.
‘SPEAKER SCUM’ ON FLIGHTS SPARKS DEBATE AMONG TRAVELERS: ‘THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND’
The user, who was traveling with a large group of people, didn’t show if he or she had priority security.
After 13 minutes, the TikToker revealed a successful arrival at the gate in time to catch the flight.
Another TikTok video shows a flyer testing out the trend at Los Angeles Airport, saying, “It is currently 9:24 and my flight started boarding four minutes ago. We are at security right now, so let’s see how fast we can get through this.”
The TikToker said security went quickly, but the person needed to take a bus to transfer to the gate.
“My flight is just now boarding so we made it,” t..

Archaeologists in Hanover, Maryland, came across rare artifacts that have ties to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
The evacuation was led by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the site of Tubman’s father, Ben Ross’ home.
“Pieces of plates, pitchers, bowls and more found at the site of Harriet Tubman’s father’s home give us more insight to how the family lived 200 years ago,” MDOT Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said in a press release.
ANCIENT STRUCTURE USED FOR CULT ‘RITUALS’ DISCOVERED BY ARCHAEOLOGISTS
Tubman spent her teenage years living with her father, according to MDOT.
The home sits deep in the wetlands of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, which was established in 1933 as a refuge for migratory birds, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Archaeologists first discovered the home in 2021 using historical documents to identify where it stood.
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An air traveler took to Reddit to detail an encounter with a fellow passenger who intruded on her personal space, titling the post, “Please don’t do this.”
“Woke up to the guy next to me spreading his right leg into my seat with his foot under my seat. Asked him to move and he said ‘well you have plenty of room and you’re shorter than me,’” the woman wrote on the “r/delta” forum.
She said she responded to the man, who then made the excuse that his bag was under his own seat and there was “no room” for him.
DARING AIRPORT TREND HAS TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT GATE 15 MINUTES BEFORE TAKEOFF
The woman wrote that she is a “5’9 woman with long legs” and asked the question, “Why are people so entitled, especially on planes?”
“I never post on Reddit but this was too infuriating not to,” she concluded.
Users took to the comments section to share similar experiences and their thoughts on the interaction.
“If he doesn’t move his leg, you call the flight attendant,”..

Travelers who claim to be loyal customers of Southwest are sounding off after the airline announced changes Tuesday to its popular passenger perk.
The Texas-based carrier revealed several changes are being made in an effort to drive revenue growth and return to profitability shareholders expect, FOX Business reported.
These changes will include an adjustment to its checked bag policy, which allows all passengers to check two bags for free. Southwest has not yet announced how much travelers will be charged, though the fee for a third checked bag is listed at $150 on southwest.com.
DARING AIRPORT TREND HAS TRAVELERS ARRIVING AT GATE 15 MINUTES BEFORE TAKEOFF
The move, announced Tuesday, is triggering strong reactions from travelers on social media, with some even threatening to stop flying with Southwest if they can no longer receive free checked bags.
“Call it what you will — boycott, mass exodus, defecting. Can we do that in a massive wave right now?” one person wrote in a Southw..

The green light has been granted to a woman who went viral for digging a massive tunnel under her home.
“Kala,” the supposed name of the homeowner and creator of the TikTok account @engineer.everything, garnered 7.7 million views as she documented herself digging a bunker under her home in Herndon, Virginia.
Known on social media as “Tunnel Girl,” Kala posted a video on Monday announcing that her plans had been approved after paying a $2,000 fee. Her project had been halted in 2024 due to potential building violations.
SOUTHWEST FLYERS FIRE BACK OVER AIRLINE ENDING FREE CHECKED BAG POLICY: ‘NAIL IN THE COFFIN’
“I paid the fee, and my tunnel plans are approved. Finally, floor plans, structural plans, construction specifications, load engineering, electrical plans, other trade plans, all approved,” she announced in the TikTok video.
Fox News Digital reached out to Kala for comment.
The tunnel system extends 22 feet below ground with a 30-foot entrance below her house on her property.
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