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Passenger Only Gets Half Her Seat On Delta Flight
Julie found that only about half of her seat was available due to the size of the passenger next to her. The passenger was apologetic, but obviously couldn't magically shrink her body mass and make more room. Julie asked if she could purchase a seat in first class but was told they were sold out, and there were no more seats available. "A flight attendant suggested that the only way to change my seat was to 'find a cute boy or girl' and sit on their lap." Instead, she spent the flight half in her seat and half in the aisle. When she emailed a complaint to Delta and asked for a refund, they thanked her for her feedback. More »
unfriendly skies
JetBlue Flight Attendant Takes Revenge On Passenger Who Asked Her To Stop Speaking Loudly
A JetBlue flight attendant threw a hissy fit when a passenger failed to return her jammed seat to the upright and locked position. The stewardess admitted that the seat's spring was broken, but still gave the passenger a "warning card" and had airport security meet the plane at the gate. Why? A fellow passenger explains, after the jump. More »
news from the swamp
Head Of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Didn't Know How To Properly Install A Car Seat
A Detroit News article about Nicole Nasson, head of the National High Traffic Safety Adminsitration, which oversees, among other things, child safety seat standards, reveals that until this summer, she didn't know how to properly install a child safety seat. More »
recalls
Nation's Largest Car Seat Maker Recalls 19 Models
Dorel Juvenile Group, the nation's largest maker of car seats, is recalling 19 models of car seats, including the Eddie Bauer and
Britax Decathlon child safety seat (belt adjuster popping out of position).
deliveries
Meet Matt. Matt ordered a bassinet from Babies "R" Us for the baby he expects to arrive in two weeks. Babies "R" Us, apparently more concerned about how Matt would transport Matt Jr. home, decided to send him a damaged car seat instead.
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Babies "R" Us Ships Car Seat, Which Is Nice, Except You Ordered A Bassinet
Meet Matt. Matt ordered a bassinet from Babies "R" Us for the baby he expects to arrive in two weeks. Babies "R" Us, apparently more concerned about how Matt would transport Matt Jr. home, decided to send him a damaged car seat instead.
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c is for chemicals
Are Car Seats Made Of Toxic Chemicals?
Bromine, chlorine, and lead may be just a few of the chemicals in your child's car seat, according to a recent study from the Ecology Center. The study tested 62 car seats sold at Babies "R" Us and Target, and found that over 30% contained significant levels of toxic chemicals that could adversely affect a child's development; 60% contained brominated flame retardant, which can cause thyroid problems and memory impairment. More »
airlines
POLL: What About Airlines Using Backwards Seats?
Airlines are said to be considering using some seats that face backwards, alternating with forward-facing seats. The proposal aims to both fit in more fare-paying booties, and provide more leg room. More »
consumer reports
Consumer Reports Loses Some Independence Following Flawed Car-Seat Tests
Consumer Reports will consult with outside experts when developing product testing protocols, rendering the staunchly independent organization slightly less so. More »
car dealerships
Acura Dealer Refuses To Fix Torn Leather Seats Because Driver Wears "Wrong Kind of Pants"
Leather seats aren't supposed to break apart on your two-year-old Acura TSX. So a conscientious owner with miles left on the warranty does what any sensible consumer would do: Take it to a dealership for warranty repair. Not so easy. More »
car seats
Consumer Reports: Um, About Those Car Seats...
It looks like Consumer Reports messed up the side-impact crash tests they conducted on several brands of children's carseats. From CNN:- Consumer Reports received information from NHTSA raising questions about the test.
safety
Most Car Seats Fail "Disastrously" In Crash Tests
Consumer Reports has tested several models of children's car seats and most "failed disastrously" in side-impact tests at 38 mph, and front-impact tests of 35 mph. "The car seats twisted violently or flew off their bases, in one case hurling a test dummy 30 feet across the lab." Um, whoops. More »
tips
SeatGuru: Avoid Crappy Airline Seats
Commenters mention this site a lot, and BoingBoing wrote it up today, so we thought it would be a good time to link to it. SeatGuru is a site featuring seating charts for aircraft on all major carriers. Their charts tell you important things like, does this seat smell of satanic beer farts and airplane toilet chemicals? The charts also have important information like what sorts of meals will be served on the flight. Nifty, nifty. —MEGHANN MARCO More »
travel
The Best Time To Buy Tickets, Explained By Smarty Man
Yesterday, our pallid flesh dripping off our bones, melted from the burn we had received at the hands of Upgrade Travel when they expertly flamed our Buy Flight Tickets at Midnight post, we petulantly retorted: "Okay, smart guy, when is the best time to buy a ticket?" More »
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