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New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Plane passenger scores empty row with brazen seat hack: ‘Gotta admire the strategy'
It was the mother of all airline hacks. A scheming mom took seat squatting to new heights after she scored an entire row for her family on a United Airlines flight, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. In the post, titled 'Seat shenanigans — advanced tactics,' the Redditor described how they preboarded to see that the entire row in front of them was 'completely open.' Advertisement Just then, a family of four boarded the aircraft in Group 2 and occupied the entirety of row 9, after which the mother started behaving somewhat suspiciously. 3 'You gotta admire their strategy. Not something I would do but wow!' gushed one Redditor while praising the mom's hack. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – 'Mom says to kids, 'Don't unpack yet,'' relayed the Redditor. 'Mom is anxiously refreshing the seating chart in the app.' Advertisement The poster initially thought they were looking to see if they'd been upgraded to business class — something the poster had been waiting for as well. 'I check the app, see that row 9 is showing completely empty,' they wrote. 'So I think that they got the upgrade.' That's when they realized the fam was 'not waiting to upgrade' at all but rather attempting to game the seating system. 3 The Redditor initially thought that the mother was awaiting an upgrade. olenachukhil – Advertisement 'They were watching the seating chart like hawks, hoping the seats don't get booked, waiting for the door to close, because they wanted to take over an empty row!' the Redditor exclaimed. It appeared that mom eventually won this game of mile-high musical chairs. 'Door is closed, and we're taxiing. The seats are theirs! Well played, mom!' they wrote. The Redditor then added, 'Oh, and I didn't get the upgrade… But a full row of three isn't so bad. 3 'They were watching the seating chart like hawks, hoping the seats don't get booked, waiting for the door to close, because they wanted to take over an empty row!' the Redditor exclaimed. Svitlana – Advertisement Reddit users had mixed feelings about the seating hack with some praising the parent for her resourcefulness. 'You gotta admire their strategy. Not something I would do but wow!' gushed one. 'I don't see the issue here,' declared another. 'They waited until doors were closed to capture the seats. They knew they could be moved. I think it's fine.' A third pondered if the mom was actually a seat squatter, writing, 'The seat map is notoriously inaccurate, so that alone wouldn't incline me to think shenanigans — but the mother's behavior with telling the kids to not unpack yet and constantly refreshing her phone display is rather sus[picious].' The Redditor replied, 'Oh they were all smiles and high fives once we started taxiing. There was no doubt what they were up to.' Meanwhile, some critics shamed the parent for essentially taking seats that she didn't pay for. 'I really think people should sit in the seats they paid for,' critiqued one commenter, while another wrote, 'Some FA's will enforce the walk of shame.' A third recalled witnessing a fellow passenger's failed attempt at an unauthorized upgrade. 'I was on an intercontinental 10-hour flight,' they wrote. 'Exit rows were both empty. Huge leg space. 30 min into the flight, some guy decides to move and take one of the seats. Not 1 min later the FA comes 'Sir, you didn't pay for this seat. Go back now.' Advertisement The move comes amid an uptick in seat squatting in the friendly skies. California-based etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall said that should one of these fly-jackers occupy your air chair, it is best to address the situation calmly and in good faith. 'Pull out your boarding pass. Not only to double-check [if] you are correct but also as proof if the seat squatter protests,' she said. 'If the seat squatter refuses to move, do not engage; do not recruit other passengers to rally; immediately request assistance from the flight attendant.'
New York Post
21-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Kids from wealthy families have less stress, longer lives, study finds
Children from wealthier families have less stress and longer life expectancies than poorer kids — who may be put at a 'biological disadvantage,' a new study found. Low-income kids produce as much as 23% more cortisol — the 'stress hormone' — than their wealthier peers, aging their cells a whopping 10 years, according to researchers at the Imperial College London. The study, which included 1,160 5- to 12-year-olds from the United Kingdome, France, Spain, Norway, Lithuania and Greece, was the largest done on the associations between wealth, cortisol and telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that determine biological age. Wealth gives kids a biological advantage, new research suggests. Cultura Creative – It determined wealth using the international Family Affluence Scale, which is common in studies on child health and well-being. It looks at factors like car and electronics ownership, shared bedrooms and vacations abroad to measure socioeconomic status. The researchers used cortisol, measured through urine, as an indication of psychosocial stress and telomeres, analyzed through blood and DNA analysis, as a marker of cellular stress. Telomeres become shortened with age, and by the body releasing hormones like cortisol to respond to stress, which causes 'biological wear and tear' on cells. Environmental and genetic factors are believed to impact the speed at which telomeres shorten. Kids from higher income families had telomeres of up to 5% longer than their peers, according to the June 5 study published in The Lancet. 'For some children, their economic background may put them at a biological disadvantage compared to those who have a better start in life,' said Dr. Oliver Robinson, one of the study's authors. The cells of poor kids showed signs of biological stress, researchers found. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – 'By failing to address this, we are setting children on a lifelong trajectory where they may be more likely to have less healthy and shorter lives,' Robinson added. Researchers said links between stress and shortened telomeres have been studied in adulthood but not childhood, when interventions can still be made to mitigate the risk of diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular problems that impact longevity and quality of life. 'It may be that children from less affluent backgrounds are experiencing greater psychosocial stress,' explained Imperial researcher Kendal Marston. 'For example, they may be sharing a bedroom with family members, or they may not have the resources they need for school — like access to a computer for homework,' Marsten explained in a university publication. The academics urged policy makers to focus on early interventions that reduce the 'burden of mortality' and age-related disease.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- New York Post
Airports hate these sneaky hacks that can save travelers money this summer, experts say
Airports can seem over the top with their food and beverage prices — but according to travel experts at eShores, sometimes splurging will save you money in the long run. The experts claimed that travelers are wasting their money on 'unnecessary' add-ons for flights, such as early boarding and seat selection, when they should be allocating their money elsewhere. Instead of shelling out money on these frivolous options, the specialists advise spending on extras that will enhance the overall travel experience. Here are the expert-backed add-ons that are worth the splurge and the ones that should be avoided. The experts told the Daily Mail that lounge passes are worth the extra money. 3 Access to a lounge would cost about $40 to $60, but it's a good bang for your buck. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – The eShore team claimed that the pricey cost of airport lounge access might end up being less money travelers would eventually spend on meals and drinks at the terminal. An airport meal can range from around $20 to $50, while access to a lounge can cost approximately $40 to $60 per person and includes so much more. Another pricey add-on worth looking into is fast-track security, which allows passengers to get their belongings checked in a separate private lane with a reduced wait time. Investing in a program like TSA Pre-Check or CLEAR, or sometimes even third-party services, will help passengers get to their lounge or gate faster. 3 The experts advise spending on extras that will enhance the travel experience. Adamov – Day trip excursions are also worth the money, according to experts. Rather than paying for separate flights and accommodations while traveling, globetrotters can save a buck by booking an organized day trip. An excursion can offer benefits such as visiting multiple destinations at a cheaper price, which can also include meals and transport. While some perks are worth the money — many others aren't, such as early boarding. The eShore experts claim that paying extra for early boarding is 'rarely' an advantage, especially if a traveler already has an assigned seat. 'Early boarding doesn't guarantee faster departure times; you'll still disembark in the same order,' the experts told the outlet. 'Unless you have mobility needs or are travelling with very young children, it's money better spent on your actual holiday.' Some budget airlines charge passengers to choose their seats on a plane. But the experts claim this isn't worth the money — especially for short flights. 3 According to travel experts at eShores, sometimes splurging will end up saving you money at the airport. Jacob Lund – 'For short-haul flights under two hours, for many people, being separated isn't the end of the world (and might even mean a bit of quiet time),' they explained. 'Unless you're flying with young children or sitting with your travel companion is a must, this is an easy cost to skip.' Unless you're going on a longer trip, paying for checked luggage might be a waste of money. The experts advise travelers going on a weekend getaway or trips that are just a few days long to skip checking a bag and instead utilize carry-ons. 'With smart packing techniques (think compression cubes and versatile outfits), everything you need for a long weekend or week-long city break can easily fit in hand luggage.'
