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    AMEX Premium Cards Keep Their New Travel Coverage A Secret, Beware This Car Rental Nightmare, Why “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” Is Bad To Say On Plane, & More!

    by SharonKurheg January 25, 2020
    by SharonKurheg January 25, 2020

    Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …

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    JetBlue Increased Checked Bag Fees But You Shouldn’t Ever Have To Pay Them

    by joeheg January 22, 2020
    by joeheg January 22, 2020

    On January 16, 2020, JetBlue increased its fee for checked bags. Your first checked bag will now cost $35, increased from $30, and a second checked bag will now cost …

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    Which Is Better, Checking Luggage Or Just Doing Carry On?

    by SharonKurheg January 21, 2020
    by SharonKurheg January 21, 2020

    Some people swear by traveling with only carry on luggage. I’ve heard them say how they traveled all across Europe for a month with only a knapsack. And other people …

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    The Gate Check Bag Dilemma On Planes

    by joeheg October 15, 2019
    by joeheg October 15, 2019

    Have you ever been waiting to board a plane and heard this announcement? “Dear Passengers, This flight is going to be totally full so we’re asking 60 passengers to gate …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    The Airlines Most Likely To Lose, Misdirect Or Damage Your Luggage (& What To Do If It Happens)

    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2019
    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2019

    It’s happened to everyone at some point. You arrive in Austin on American Airlines, while your checked luggage arrives in Boise (that really did happen to us, several years ago. …

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    Is That Ticket Still Valid?, Don’t Pay Resort Fees If You Don’t Have To, How To Drive Someone Crazy While Traveling, & More!

    by SharonKurheg August 28, 2019
    by SharonKurheg August 28, 2019

    Happy Wednesday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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  • AirlinesPoints & MilesTravel

    How You Can Earn Double SkyMiles (Or More) On Your Delta Flight By Checking A Bag

    by joeheg August 13, 2019
    by joeheg August 13, 2019

    I was recently spending time with a friend who just flew home on Delta from a two-week business trip. He flew from LAX-ATL-MCO and while his flight was delayed over …

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    Darth Vader On A Plane, When Your Points Are Stolen, More Bad News On The Marriott Hack & More…

    by joeheg December 30, 2018
    by joeheg December 30, 2018

    Happy Sunday (and happy New Year!) to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Man Checks In A Can of Beer As His Only Luggage

    by SharonKurheg August 19, 2018
    by SharonKurheg August 19, 2018

    With the cramped conditions of air travel nowadays, it’s often suggested that airline passengers travel light and check as much as they can, to help ensure there’s enough room in …

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