The Cheapest Airline for Checking Lots of Baggage

May 15, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Now that Virgin America no longer exists, its probably a good time to revisit those checked baggage fees.

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Split Belongings in a Travel Companion’s Bag To Minimize Lost Luggage

May 14, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I haven’t had to deal with lost luggage since the airline lost my favorite teddy bear 25 years ago—think it is traumatizing as an adult? Now imagine that as a child.

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How To Carry On All the Duty-Free Liquids You Want On the Plane

April 10, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Because I’m starting to figure out middle age (especially without children) is learning about how to pass the time until death comes, alcohol has taken a more prominent cornerstone in my life. So when local liquors are particularly cheap, someone’s wallet takes more notice at the airport.

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More Cocktail Recipes for Getting Smashed on the Next Flight

March 27, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

It’s not St. Paddy’s day anymore. I know that.

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A Quick Guide to International Basic Economy Flights

March 13, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

British Airways is in pretty much in the midst of turning itself into a ~~low-cost~~ American airline.

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SkyTeam Now Lets Its Airlines Rebook Customers Across the Alliance

March 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Isn’t it odd airlines can’t rebook passengers on different airlines in the same alliance? They can do codeshares, but they can’t do that?

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Behind the Mystery (and Science) of Airline Food

February 21, 2018 Erica Ho 5 minute read

For better or for worse, airline food is a mystery. How does the food get there? How is it prepared? Do they just stick in a microwave oven? Is that real white meat, like McDonalds’ claims?

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How To Travel with a Film Camera (Instax Owners Should Read This!)

January 30, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

It may be retro, it may be kitsch, or it may simply be a personal preference, but traveling with film does present its own challenges. Because the last thing you want is to damage that expensive film.

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Some Interesting Ways To Repurpose Old Airline Amenity Kits

January 24, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

First world problem, raise your right hand. Flying business so much you don’t know what to do with those amenity kits once they’ve been used?

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AirHelp Automatically Checks for Delayed Flight Compensation

January 17, 2018 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

This sponsored post is brought to you by AirHelp.

Imagine a service that automatically tells you all the delayed compensation you’re entitled to, without lifting a finger.*

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Calculator: Figure Out How Much Booking at the Airport Will Save

January 16, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Anything to save a dollar. But if that allows us to save for another trip, I guess you’ll do it.

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These Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Messaging

December 19, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

“Hey, the plane is going to be delayed!” is ideally the message you’d want to send on a flight.

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Does Basic Economy Ever Make Sense?

December 13, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Actually it can. Not in every situation, but for some circumstances, if the trip is short enough and you’re a great packer, basic economy can be a chance to save some money.

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How You Really Have Two or Three Days to Lock in the Best Plane Ticket

December 12, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s nothing worse than the fear of missing out. Especially fomo on the cheapest possible airline ticket.

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Stop Freaking Out About Bringing a Smart Suitcase Onboard

December 6, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Despite recent news smart suitcases are being semi-banned from planes, most people will still be able to bring their smart gear onboard an aircraft. God, you and your Instagram.

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The Best Place to File an Airplane Complaint Might Surprise You

November 28, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

They know. They know nobody snail mails anything anymore.

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Mad Libs! The Airline Complaint Letter That’s Already Written for You

November 27, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

It’s surprising that no one has made a Mad Libs-style complaint form yet. Because American seriously f&*!ed up over the weekend.

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Can You Save Money by Buying Plane Tickets at the Airport? (Yes.)

October 5, 2017 Erica Ho 2 minute read

But depends on which airline.

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Delta Introduces Free In-Flight Messaging

October 2, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Starting this month, Delta will be introducing free in-flight messaging for all of its customers.

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Here’s What Airlines Will Compensate You for Lost Luggage

August 1, 2017 Alisha Steindecker 1 minute read

There’s one thing that all airlines appear to agree on: reimbursement for lost baggage. Because there are laws.

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Calculator: Should You Book a Paid or Award Ticket?

July 17, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Because we like to maximize those miles, above all else.

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How To Get Compensated for Flight Delays

July 11, 2017 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

This sponsored post is brought to you by airFair.

Stating the obvious here: Sitting at the airport for twelve hours is a nightmare.

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Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival Kicks Off at Five Airports

July 10, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

This is kinda cool, but then again the bar for “cool” when we’re talking about Customs and Border Protection is a little low.

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The Best Tools for Finding Mistake Fares

June 27, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

Because who doesn’t want to go to New Zealand for $400? But be forewarned that there’s generally a lot of work in trying to find these deals.

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Should Babies Really Be on Your Lap on a Flight?

June 15, 2017 Alisha Steindecker 3 minute read

Many airlines allow babies under the age of 2 to travel for free if they sit on a parent’s lap, but that doesn’t mean you should do it. Let’s make it to Grandma’s house, safe and sound.

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Dude, Where Have All the Advance Seat Assignments Gone?

June 13, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Turns out most airlines no longer give away assigned seating. In fact, it is now the exception rather than the rule, and expect to pay for it.

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Here’s a Comprehensive Overview of Basic Economy Fares* (They Suck.)

June 7, 2017 Alisha Steindecker 3 minute read

If you want to cheap it out, basic economy fares may be the wrong choice for that next adventure.

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How Politics Will Affect Your Travel for the Near Future

June 6, 2017 Erica Ho 5 minute read

Newsflash: Travel is going to get a lot worse before it gets better. As tempting as it is to pull the sheets over our heads, it is has always been impossible to talk about the state of travel without considering the political climate.

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British Airways Is Offering Elite Flyers “Paternity Leave,” Letting Them Put Status On Hold

May 9, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I love this. I’m so behind this.

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Staying Entertained During the Electronics Ban

May 3, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

So how exactly do they expect you to stay entertained without an iPad or Kindle the entire time? The old-fashioned way is always worth a shot (pictured).

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Does TSA PreCheck Work With International Flights?

April 17, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

The short answer is yes, the long answer is only with select airlines.

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What Happens If You Miss a Connecting Flight?

April 12, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

In most, *if not all cases*, the airline will rebook the following flight for free.

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One Unexpected Benefit of Schedule Changes That’s Usually Overlooked

April 10, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

No, not the whole rebooking for free thing.

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Where to Credit Finds the Best Frequent Flyer Program for Flights

February 14, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

These miles, they are useless, the whole lot.

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Download Google’s OnTheFly App Before It Completely Disappears

January 24, 2017 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Since I’ve started traveling in 2009, I’ve seen United devalue its program to kingdom come, the famous Canadian exception come to an end and Pluto get demoted from planet to dwarf planet.

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Air India Reserves Special Seating for Solo Female Travelers

January 13, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

In a pretty much unprecedented move, The Hindu has reported that Air India will begin offering special seating for female passengers traveling alone.

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Alaska Airlines Introduces Free In-Flight Messaging (Texting Not Included)

January 9, 2017 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

So, while everyone was shuffling their feet back to work, Alaska buried the fact they’re now offering free in-flight messaging on all of their planes.

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It’s Possible To Earn JetBlue Points Through Amazon and Lyft

December 8, 2016 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Lately, JetBlue seems to be brokering some unusual partnerships to earn points. Most notably, Amazon and Lyft join the lineup so travelers can get points whenever they shop or take a ride with either service.