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    Southwest Is Introducing a New Free Checked Item—Here’s What It Is

    by SharonKurheg April 13, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 13, 2026

    After months of changes passengers hated, Southwest is finally adding a perk travelers might actually like — although there are still a few catches. It seems like nearly every change …

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    How to Avoid Delta SkyMiles’ International Surcharge on Award Trips

    by joeheg April 5, 2026
    by joeheg April 5, 2026

    If you’ve been collecting points and miles for a while, you probably remember when Delta SkyMiles awards—especially from Europe—came with some eye-popping fees. I learned that lesson the hard way …

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    Airlines Are Quietly Getting Rid of Reclining Seats—Here’s Why

    by SharonKurheg April 4, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 4, 2026

    Not long ago, we wrote about why more hotels are no longer offering dressers in guest rooms. You may have noticed the basic reason is similar to why fewer hotels …

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    Airlines Quietly Changed Carry-On Rules Again—Here’s What’s Different Now

    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 31, 2026

    If you think carry-on rules are consistent across airlines… they’re not. With virtually every U.S.-based commercial airline now charging for checked luggage (nice going, Southwest) and then raising those fees …

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    The Wild Ways Airlines Cut Weight To Save Fuel

    by SharonKurheg March 25, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 25, 2026

    Airlines will do just about anything to save fuel—and sometimes that means cutting weight in surprisingly small (and strange) ways. When you’re an airline, every little bit helps the bottom …

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    Airline Caught Using Smaller-Than-Advertised Carry-On Sizers

    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 23, 2026

    Airlines are strict about carry-on sizes. But what happens if the sizer at the airport is actually smaller than what the airline says is allowed? As airlines began charging for …

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    Why Do European Full-Service Airlines Feel Like Low-Cost Carriers Now?

    by joeheg February 24, 2026
    by joeheg February 24, 2026

    I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …

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    The Cheap Flight Mistake Points People Still Make

    by joeheg January 18, 2026
    by joeheg January 18, 2026

    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 …

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    UK Air Passenger Duty (APD): The Costly Fee of Flying Home from the UK

    by joeheg December 28, 2025
    by joeheg December 28, 2025

    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 …

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    I Don’t See The Appeal Of Bulkhead Seats

    by joeheg November 22, 2025
    by joeheg November 22, 2025

    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. …

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