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Stranded due to an unexpected system glitch?

Compensation, Flights, Money, Refunds, Travel Advice

Here are some tips for when your flight plans go seriously sideways. Recently, my friend and her sweetheart got caught in Paris during the global Crowdstrike meltdown. Panic-stricken, she called me for advice. They were flying Delta, heading home, until suddenly,...

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...

Four cheap European airlines U.S. travelers should know about

Discounts, Flights, Itinerary, Money, Planning, Tickets

Cross the Atlantic without breaking the bank. Europe is known for its many budget airlines, making it easy to jet between destinations around the continent. But getting across the Atlantic Ocean can often be tough on the wallet. But now, several of Europe’s...

Absolutely, positively have to be there on time?

Flights, Planning

You may want to check out these on-time stats for airlines and airports. Cirium, the aviation analytics company, has released its 2023 On-Time Performance Review. This year’s top airlines and airports, based around the world, not only met expectations but also...

Flying budget in Europe?

Flights, Flights, Luggage, Planning, Seats, Tickets, Travel Advice

Here’s a comparison of Europe’s top four low-cost carriers: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, and Wizz Air Savvy travelers looking to save money on flights to Europe often use positioning flights; that is, snagging a cheap international flight from your home airport to any...

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