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    Flying to the Caribbean? Expect Domestic Service, International Fees

    by joeheg August 6, 2025
    by joeheg August 6, 2025

    When you book a flight to the Caribbean, the process looks a lot like any other international itinerary. You’ll need to enter your passport details (except for Puerto Rico and …

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    The Best U.S.-Based Airlines (2025 Update)

    by joeheg January 13, 2025
    by joeheg January 13, 2025

    Choosing a favorite airline is subjective. What makes an airline the best for one traveler might not matter to another. For example, maybe you like Southwest’s policy of allowing two …

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    6 Reasons Why the Chase United Explorer Card is Worth the Annual Fee

    by joeheg March 24, 2024
    by joeheg March 24, 2024

    The annual fee for the Chase United Explorer card is $95. Now that we’re will to fly with United after a long hiatus, I’m looking at getting the card again. …

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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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  • Weekly Recap

    Airline Bans Popular Checked Bag, Why Your Passport is That Color, Why Hotels Have Free Ice Machines

    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023
    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2023

    Hi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Another airline …

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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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    United’s New Text Message: Genius, Passive Aggressive, or Both?

    by SharonKurheg August 24, 2023
    by SharonKurheg August 24, 2023

    If there are 2 things I’m grateful for in the 2020s, it’s text messaging and larger overheads on planes. And guess what? United Airlines just combined the two. Wait, let …

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    Even More Travel Advice From United Airlines’ “23 Million Miler”

    by SharonKurheg August 11, 2023
    by SharonKurheg August 11, 2023

    If you’re a travel geek, you’ve probably heard of United’s MillionMiler program. Part of the airline’s MileagePlus program, it rewards members for extraordinary, long-term loyalty to United Airlines. The MillionMiler …

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