Nonrev Trip Reports

Looking for non-rev travel ideas? This is our collection of trip reports & curated itineraries to help inspire your next trip. This is where we dish on the good, the bad, and the ugly of flying standby.

We all work 9-5 jobs during the week & travel almost exclusively on the weekends, so our specialty is showing you how to make the most out of your short trips.

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art sculpture at SMF airport baggage claim with hundreds of suitcases piled on top of a white baggage cart

Why are there stacks of luggage in SMF’s baggage claim?

If you have ever flown into Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you have no doubt passed by its huge stacks of luggage that tower over the baggage claim area in Terminal A. This iconic feature is the most photographed thing at this California airport, but have you ever wondered what they symbolize? Samson by Brian Goggin …

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Amsterdam beer garden with empty park bench in foreground with a wooden windmill in the background

Non-rev Destinations: A Weekend Guide to Visiting Amsterdam (AMS)

There is no question about it: Holland is stunningly beautiful. Most people who fly all the way to the Netherlands dream of exploring different towns that dot the countryside. While there is a lot to explore across Holland, I found myself spellbound by Amsterdam’s charm. After returning from a recent weekend trip to AMS, I …

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Small-town Charm Near CLT Airport: Discovering Gaston County & Cleveland County

So much of our traveling revolves around flying into hub airports and exploring the major cities they are situated in. Business travelers and nonrevs alike are familiar with layovers & short trips are familiar with such megahubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, and Charlotte. Unfortunately, sometimes we get bored of the cities we visit …

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Suspension bridge with downtown Cincinnati in background

Non-rev Destinations: Our Weekend Guide to Visiting Cincinnati (CVG)

Why did I visit Cincinnati? Aside from subpar professional sports teams, you would be forgiven for not knowing much about Cincinnati. I certainly never knew much about this southern Ohio city of around 300,000. Regardless, I knew I would eventually end up visiting one day. Some of my best friends called Cincinnati home at one …

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