airline fees

Searching for domestic round-trip airfare is kind of like using MapQuest printouts — it still works, but it’s not how most people actually travel anymore. Most U.S. airlines price tickets …

We love visiting London. It’s familiar, it’s endlessly walkable, and it’s one of those places that always feels worth the trip. The only thing we don’t love? The bill on …

Airlines have figured out how to charge us for just about everything, including where we sit – but one “premium” spot I still don’t understand is the beloved bulkhead seat. …

If you’re old enough, you remember the halcyon days when checking a bag didn’t cost you anything (neither did choosing your seat, but I digress). But in 2008, American Airlines …

With Southwest’s new seating system set to begin for travel on or after January 27, 2026, all the major U.S. airlines now use assigned seating. For passengers, that means one …

Over the years, airlines have figured out more and more ways to nickel and dime their passengers. So nowadays for every little thing that’s considered more desirable, there’s potentially a …

If you’ve ever booked a flight and looked at the seat map, you’ve probably noticed the exit rows — the ones that promise extra legroom. But what doesn’t always get …

When you book a flight to the Caribbean, the process looks a lot like any other international itinerary. You’ll need to enter your passport details (except for Puerto Rico and …

Southwest used to be known as the airline that bucked the trend. No change fees. Two free checked bags. Friendly crews. Open seating. A quirky sense of humor. While other …

About 2 years ago, the travel story that was all over the news was how certain airlines were paying gate agents a commission to “catch” passengers who were “trying to …