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    In 1 Week, Three Airlines Raised Fee For Your First Checked Bag

    by joeheg February 27, 2024
    by joeheg February 27, 2024

    Do you notice that when one travel company makes changes, others seem to follow shortly thereafter? One such example is the introduction of baggage fees by airlines such as American …

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    The Ultimate Guide to Airline Dining Programs – Earn Miles Without Flying

    by joeheg February 17, 2024
    by joeheg February 17, 2024

    If you’re looking for a way to earn airline miles without flying, signing up for a dining program is probably your best bet. In case you’re not familiar with these …

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    Our 2023 Travel Adventures: Miles Flown, Airlines, and More

    by joeheg January 1, 2024
    by joeheg January 1, 2024

    In 2023, Sharon and I flew the most miles since our visits to Australia and Japan, back before the pandemic. That’s not surprising, as we we flew on some of …

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    Decoding Airline Classes: Understanding the Different Types of Seats

    by joeheg December 16, 2023
    by joeheg December 16, 2023

    Have you ever felt like this when booking airfare? “I’d like to book a seat in Basic Premium Extra Plus Comfort Class that includes exit row seat assignments but without …

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    Sneaky Way to Get a Better Seat on Southwest

    by SharonKurheg November 28, 2023
    by SharonKurheg November 28, 2023

    Depending on who you ask, Southwest’s boarding is either “the best thing ever” or “the bane of our existence.” Instead of assigning seats like virtually every commercial airline in the …

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    A Fix for Southwest’s Preboarding Scam?

    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2023

    One of the ways that Southwest Airlines differentiates itself from other airlines is that it doesn’t have assigned seating. Passengers are allowed onto the plane based on when they check …

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    The Airlines With The Best/Worst Policies/Equipment For People Of Size

    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 24, 2023

    A while back we wrote a post that highlighted the overall layout of U.S. airlines’ policies and procedures for people of size. It seemed fine at the time, but we …

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    Sneaky Hack To Avoid A Canceled/Delayed Flight

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2023

    Regardless of the reasons behind them, airline cancellations and delays are disappointing. If you have a connecting flight, you could wind up missing your connection (here are some ways to …

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    Problems With Southwest’s New Standby Policy

    by joeheg August 24, 2023
    by joeheg August 24, 2023

    Southwest Airlines has fare rules that are different from the other US carriers. Until recently, Southwest allowed customers who purchased Wanna Get Away Plus, Anytime or Business Select flights to …

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    The Credit Cards That Will Pay For Your Global Entry Or TSA PreCheck Application Fee (Updated December 2024)

    by joeheg July 29, 2023
    by joeheg July 29, 2023

    Global Entry is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection service that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. In my opinion, …

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