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When flight prices drop after you book

Check out these methods for reclaiming cash when airlines slash fares post-purchase. Booking a flight can feel like playing a casino game. You hit “buy now” thinking you’ve snagged a decent deal, only to watch in dismay as the same flight goes on sale two days later...

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Etiquette, Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

My guide to navigating airplane etiquette without starting a mid-flight war. You’ve finally squeezed into your economy seat, made peace with your knees kissing the seat back, and started to settle in for the long haul. Then—clunk—the passenger in front of you...

Want to know which carriers fly out of an airport?

Flights, Flights, Planning, Travel Advice

This app can tell you, along with pricing, connection, and other info. Have you ever stared at your laptop, overwhelmed by the labyrinth of flight options and connections when planning your next adventure? Want to see where you can get to from your home airport on a...

The shrinking space saga

Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

Check out this breakdown of Economy legroom on major US airlines. Since we’ve all taken to the skies again after the pandemic, there’s been a noticeable uptick in passenger frustrations. From heated debates over reclined seats to squabbles about seating...

TSA Text Line

Flights, Travel Advice, TSA

Check out this resource for carry-on travel questions. We’ve all been there—standing in our kitchen the night before a flight, staring at an item and wondering, “Can I bring this on the plane?” Or worse, being at the security checkpoint when an agent pulls your bag...

When “cheap” flights actually cost more

Flights, Flights, Planning, Tickets, Travel Advice

What’s the real cost of flying budget versus full-service airlines? You’ve seen those flight deals pop up in your inbox: $49 to Vegas, $89 to Denver, $120 to New York. Your finger hovers over “book now” as you imagine the money you’ll save. But before you click that...

When flight prices drop after you book

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Want to know which carriers fly out of an airport?

The shrinking space saga

TSA Text Line

When “cheap” flights actually cost more

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