These Airlines Have the Most Hidden Fees
Photo: EQRoy (Shutterstock) There was a time in the not-so-distant past when a standard coach airline ticket included checked and cabin baggage, seat selection, and even some type of meal…
Use Flightera to See How Often a Flight Is Delayed
Photo: Gorodenkoff (Shutterstock) In our hurry to find the cheapest flight possible, there’s a crucial travel detail that many of us don’t stop to consider: how often a flight is…
How to Avoid Paying the ‘Electronic Carrier Charge’ (and Other Stupid Travel Fees)
It’s officially high travel season. The pandemic emergency has finally, officially been called off by the World Health Organization. The number of travelers passing through TSA checkpoints in June is…
The Worst Airlines You Should Avoid, If You Can
Photo: Robin Guess (Shutterstock) We’re a few weeks away from the official start of summer, and if the record-breaking air travel numbers from the unofficial start of summer—Memorial Day Weekend—are…
You Couldn’t Land a Plane in an Emergency, but You Could Try
According to a recent YouGov poll, about a third of Americans are either very confident or somewhat confident they could safely land a commercial aircraft in an emergency, relying only…
You Can Probably Get Reimbursed If Your Flight Price Drops
One of the few silver linings of the pandemic has been the flexibility that airlines now offer. With the hectic logistic changes that COVID brought, many airlines decided to allow…
You Can Get Spirit Gold Status As a Member of These Other Loyalty Programs
Photo: EQRoy (Shutterstock) Spirit Airlines is holding a limited-time “status match” for members of certain hotel or airline rewards programs. Those who qualify will be eligible to get entry-level for…
These Airlines Don’t Charge Extra for Families to Sit Together
Photo: Friends Stock (Shutterstock) In the State of the Union earlier this month, President Joe Biden called out the service industry’s practice of charging “junk fees.” “We’re making airlines show…
How to Earn Airline Elite Status Without Taking (As Many) Flights
Photo: biggaju (Shutterstock) Do you love flying but don’t have the time or money to fly as much as you’d like? Or maybe you’re just starting out in your travel…
These Airlines Let You ‘Carry on’ for Free
Photo: Have a nice day Photo (Shutterstock) As the cost of flights continue to go up, consumers are looking for ways to rein in the total cost of their airfare.…