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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,...

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...

Planning a trip but don’t want to pay for it all at once?

Discounts, Flights, Money, Planning, Travel Advice

These sites offer book-now, pay-later flights. Airlines Offering Book-Now, Pay-Later Flights AeroMexicoAeroMexico connects major U.S. cities to Latin American destinations like Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. The airline partners with Uplift to provide a monthly...

Cash is king—or is it?

Cash, Money, Travel Advice

Coins and bills may not be accepted on your next vacation. Frequent flyers know cash was dethroned as a payment method for inflight purchases more than a decade ago. In fact, even credit cards have lost their in-air swiping privileges with some airlines accepting only...

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...

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?...

Stranded due to an unexpected system glitch?

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

Planning a trip but don’t want to pay for it all at once?

Cash is king—or is it?

Too good to be true?

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

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