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    What No One Tells You About the Southwest Companion Pass

    by joeheg July 3, 2025
    by joeheg July 3, 2025

    I recently earned a Southwest Companion Pass again, thanks to a credit card sign-up bonus. It had been several years since I’d last had one, so I figured I’d dust …

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  • Airports

    The Most & Least Expensive Airports in the U.S.

    by SharonKurheg June 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 25, 2025

    Everyone will agree that when you travel by air – whether it’s personal or business travel – your hotel and airfare are probably the most expensive parts of the trip. …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    “Tip Fatigue” Is Real – Here Are 12+ Countries Where Gratuities Aren’t Expected

    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 23, 2025

    If you live in, or have visited the U.S., you’ve probably experienced it – places are asking for tips EVERYWHERE. As a tipping society, having to tip restaurant servers, hotel …

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  • Newbies (& those who don't travel often)

    The Differences Between Motels & Hotels That They Never Told You About

    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2025

    If you travel a lot, the things you know that have to do with traveling come as second nature. If you don’t travel a lot, there’s a definite learning curve. …

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    Our First Breeze Flight: What We Loved (and What We Didn’t)

    by joeheg June 11, 2025
    by joeheg June 11, 2025

    We recently took our first-ever flight on Breeze Airways, taking advantage of a convenient nonstop route from Orlando (MCO) to Lancaster, Pennsylvania (LNS). It’s exactly the kind of market Breeze …

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    New (To Me) Travel Phrase: Taking A Pink Eye

    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025

    No matter how often you travel, there’s always an opportunity to learn more about travel. Maybe it’s how to override hotel thermostat settings, or why seats on a plane are usually …

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  • Lounges

    Midwest Airport Opens Lounge With Affordable Annual Fee & Day Rate

    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2025

    When an airport lounge opens, it’s typically affiliated with an airline (e.g., Delta Sky Club, American Admirals Club, United Club), a credit card (such as Centurion Lounge, Capital One Lounge, …

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  • Airlines

    Is American Airlines the New Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier?

    by joeheg May 17, 2025
    by joeheg May 17, 2025

    When did American Airlines become an ultra-low-cost carrier? That’s not meant to be snark. It’s an honest question — and maybe the better question now is whether there’s even a …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    How To Get From JFK Airport to Manhattan Via AirTrain & Subway

    by joeheg May 11, 2025
    by joeheg May 11, 2025

    Taking the subway from JFK Airport to Manhattan is by far the most economical option available. It’s reliable, relatively straightforward, and avoids the unpredictable traffic that often plagues taxis and …

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    Flying Spirit Airlines Cheap? Brace Yourself for the Marketing Avalanche

    by joeheg May 1, 2025
    by joeheg May 1, 2025

    I thought I understood Spirit Airlines. I’d flown them twice and lived to tell the tale — once in the surprisingly spacious Big Front Seat, and once in a last-minute …

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