Summer travel is underway and it’s important to stay up to date on all of the latest tips & tricks to make sure everything goes smooth sailing when it’s time for your vacation.

Moreover, you should always check your boarding pass to see if there are any codes you don’t understand. You might see what appears to be random letters like SPTC, S/O or SSS, but they all have a purpose and could even mean you’re eligible for a free hotel stay during your travels! So let’s get into what codes to look for on your boarding pass and what they actually mean.

What does SPTC stand for?

If you see SPTC somewhere on your boarding pass that stands for Stopover Paid by the Carrier. Instead, you might also see S/O on your boarding pass. This just means stopover.

Is there a difference between S/O and SPTC?

Though both S/O and SPTC involve a stopover, SPTC generally tends to be for longer stopovers that could entail further accommodations and benefits provided by the airline.

Which airlines use the SPTC code?

TAP Air Portugal and Turkish Airlines are two common airlines that use the SPTC code. These airlines specifically offer certain stopover programs, hence where the further benefits come into play. For example, Turkish Airlines’ stopover program provides passengers that have at least a 20 hour stopover with a free stay at a 4-star hotel in Istanbul.

What does SSSS mean on a boarding pass?

Passengers may also notice another code, SSSS, on their boarding pass. This stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. The SSSS assignment requires the flier to undergo additional security procedures. This could be a result of random selection or the passenger was potentially flagged as a risk to security.

When were boarding pass codes introduced?

Codes for boarding passes have been around for decades. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets certain standards for the content of a boarding pass, but it’s the airlines themselves that are responsible for adding the specific SPTC code.

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Following a critically-acclaimed run in Chicago last year, BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical is scheduled top open on Broadway in April 2025 at a year-to-be announced theater owned by the Shubert Organization (there are 17 in total!). Tickets for the production are not on sale yet.

No word yet on who will take on the role of the iconic animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer back in 1930 for his “Talkartoons” series, but we personally have a few suggestions in mind: Fran Drescher, perhaps? Megan Hilty? Karen Olivo? 

Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, with music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and a book by Bob Martin, BOOP! “follows Betty as she takes a break from her celebrity life in black and white and steps into the colorful world of New York City for an adventurous day off,” according to New York Theatre Guide. It’s giving 2023 Barbie movie and we’re into it.

Following a very crowded Broadway season this past April, the 2025 theater schedule seems not to be slowing down much. 

It’s only June and we’ve already heard about Idina Menzel’s much anticipated Broadway return in new musical Redwood; George Clooney’s debut as newsman Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck; updates regarding the Stranger Things play; and the probable debut of a Smash Broadway musical produced by Steven Spielberg.

Welcome to the stacked lineup, Betty!

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New York is rife with festivals, especially the foodie sort. But a new food-and-music fest is coming to Brooklyn courtesy of a viral source: Jack Goldburg, a.k.a. Jack’s Dining Room, the NYC-based social media creator known for showcasing global restaurants and bites to his 2 million-plus followers. 

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And Jack has personally curated quite a lineup for the inaugural Yes Chef Food Fest, which will bring “New York’s most viral food sensations” to Williamsburg’s BK Backyard Bar (86 North 11th Street) on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11. Alas, despite the event’s name, neither Jeremy Allen White nor his biceps will be in attendance, but there will be participating restaurants like Mama’s Too, Gotham Burger, Soothr, Arthur & Sons, Taqueria Ramirez, Mimi Cheng’s, Milano Market and more. 

In collaboration with NYBucketlist and Rose Gold Presents, the fest will see the restaurants serve not only their most sought-after dishes—the kind of stuff fans would otherwise have to wait hours in line to try, organizers say— but also&nbsp never-before-seen items, along with a lineup of interactive experiences, demonstrations, tastings, live musical performances and other fun surprises. 

“After traveling the world in search of the best culinary experiences, I can confidently say what many of you already know: NYC has some of the best food in the entire world,” said Goldburg. “In launching Yes Chef food fest, we are bringing together our favorite restaurants in NYC to showcase the incredibly talented chefs and unique dishes that make those restaurants so special. These folks are more than chefs—they’re pillars of our community, dishing out unforgettable experiences and capturing the vibrant spirit that makes this city so special. Join us for two days of amazing food, music, and culture!”

Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 and can be purchased at the Yes Chef site. Additional vendors, musical performances, and brand partners are still to come but here’s a full list of the participating restaurants involved so far: 

• Mama’s Too!
• Gotham Burger 
• Arthur & Sons
• Taqueria Ramirez 
• Milano Market
• Pecking House
• Bark BBQ
• Charles Pan Fried Chicken
• Soothr
• Pig and Khao
• Mesiba
• Mimi Chengs
• Federoff’s Roast Pork
• Red Hook Lobster
• Taste of Heaven
• Bodega SF

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