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Iona Brannon

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  • Journalist, Freelance
  • None, Freelance: Travel + Leisure
Indianapolis
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Freelance Journalist | food, travel, finance | words in @afarmedia @vice @businessinsider and more 😈

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I'm a multicultural, multiracial freelance writer currently based in Indianapolis, Indiana. While I'm still searching for my "forever home", I'm captivated by the connection between physical space and the sense of belonging. I love writing stories that bring out the humanity and community between all of us.

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Most Travelers Ignore This Simple Safety Step During Takeoff and Landing—Here's Why Flight Attendants Say It Matters Original

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By Iona Brannon Verified
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A flight attendant checks on passengers before takeoff. Credit: Maika Elan/Bloomberg via Getty Images The brace position is a standard aviation safety procedure designed to help reduce injuries during a potentially survivable impact. Flight attendants assume a brace position during every takeoff and landing, while passengers are instructed to do so only in an emergency.
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This Is One of the Worst Places That You Could Put Your Suitcase—and 38% of People Do It Original

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By Iona Brannon Verified
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A traveler begins to unzip their suitcase on a hotel bed. Credit: Alex Huang/Travel + Leisure Experts warn that suitcases can carry bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from airports, public transit, and streets. Luggage can also help spread bed bugs, which may hide in bags and travel home with guests. Using a luggage rack, desk, dresser, or bench helps reduce contamination risks and keeps luggage off bedding.
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What Does 'Gate Lice' Mean at the Airport? Original

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By Iona Brannon Verified
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Passengers at a Southwest Airlines gate in Oakland, California. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Boarding gate crowding is so common that airline employees often refer to the behavior as "gate lice." Passengers usually gather early because of overhead bin concerns, unclear announcements, or simply following the crowd. Pilots and flight crews say waiting away from the gate until your boarding group is called helps make boarding faster and less confusing.
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