Safety first

Entertainment, Flights, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

This airline’s safety video cracked me up. Airline safety videos are usually a snooze fest, but Corendon, a small Dutch leisure airline, has decided to shake things up, turning a mandatory requirement into a memorable marketing opportunity. To celebrate their nonstop...

Check, please?

Flights, Luggage, Travel Advice

Here are three reasons not to check bags, and five strategies to follow if you must. Some say there are only two kinds of luggage: carry-on and lost. I am in the carry-on only camp; here are three reasons why I prefer not to check a bag: 1. I have to show up at the...

Airline add-ons

Flights, Flights, Planning, Tickets, Travel Advice

Which airlines charge the most in extra fees? Planning a new travel adventure often begins with booking flights. You can spend hours scouring comparison and airline websites looking for the best fare for your upcoming getaway. But airlines now frequently offer...