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Want to fly across the Atlantic without breaking the bank?

Flights, Flights, Planning, Tickets, Travel Advice

Here are four discount European airlines U.S. travelers should know about. Europe has many budget airlines that make it easy to jet among destinations around the continent without breaking the bank. Several now offer discount airfare between many American and European...

Too good to be true?

Flights, Money, Refunds, Tickets, Travel Advice

Google Flights launches airfare price-drop refund guarantee. Buying a plane ticket is always a gamble—will the price go up or down if you wait to purchase? With a new feature from Google Flights, you won’t have to wonder any longer. The company just announced the...

Want to skip the wait for a TSA PreCheck interview?

Flights, Travel Advice, TSA

Enroll in TSA PreCheck at Staples, not the airport. If you’ve been conditionally approved for TSA PreCheck and haven’t been able to schedule an interview due to a backlog among applicants for Trusted Traveler Programs, you may be able to complete the...

Do the bump!

Compensation, Flights, Travel Advice

If you’re hoping to get bumped off your next flight in exchange for compensation, here are seven tips to increase your chances and maximize the experience. Airlines frequently oversell flights, which can lead to overbooking situations; that is, there are more...

You bought travel insurance and had a loss—now what?

Compensation, Flights, Money, Refunds, Travel Advice, Travel Insurance

Here’s how to file a claim, plus nine pitfalls to avoid. With delays, cancellations, and lost luggage plaguing airline passengers, not to mention hotels operating over capacity, many travelers are buying travel insurance. But what to do when you have to make a claim?...

Flying Southwest?

Flights, Flights, Money, Planning, Refunds, Tickets, Travel Advice

This hack could save you hundreds of dollars. It can be frustrating to book a flight and then later see the same ticket on sale for significantly less. With most airlines, there’s nothing you can do about a fare drop except pout. If you’re flying Southwest Airlines,...

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