flight tips

Every so often, airlines “update” their rules. If the change can be spun as a win for passengers—even marginally—they’ll trumpet it like it’s the invention of flight itself. Southwest provided …

Years ago, I worked for a non-profit organization that, among other things, used the skills of volunteers to do activities in the community. Part of my job was gathering these …

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 …

There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach—booking an aisle and window …

You’ve been waiting for this trip for months. Things have been rough and you NEED this trip. And the day finally comes! So you get to the airport, check in …

It’s getting harder to remember, but there was a time when everyone on a plane was able to pick their seat when they made their reservation. FOR FREE! But around …

A week or two ago, View from the Wing did a piece about passengers who tap the plane as they enter it. He described it as: … it’s a ritual …