The TSA Is Restricting Powders in Carry On Bags to 12 Ounces (350 mL)

June 28, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Move over, liquids, there’s a new smoking gun in town.

Get 3 Free Months of CLEAR in Time for the Summer

June 27, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

CLEAR is offering a free 3-month trial of its service, in time to skip those PreCheck lines. (Because PreCheck these days is no longer quite so VIP, it would seem.)

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Is United’s Baggage Subscription Worth It Now That Basic Economy Exists?

June 26, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Five years ago, United’s baggage subscription seemed silly. These days, it might seem more like economical sense depending on how much you fly.

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Relocation Service imoova Is Another Option for Road Trip Rentals

June 21, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Tis the season for the summer road trip. Instead of renting a car, why not move a car that already needs to be moved for bucket loads of savings?

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The Complete Guide To Bringing an Emotional Support Animal Onboard

June 7, 2018 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Cute miniature horses can stay onboard, and the world is better for that.

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Starbucks Restrooms Are Now Open to Everyone (in the U.S.)

May 21, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Tourists, rejoice. No more wondering where to make a bathroom pit stop.

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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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The Android Auto App Should Be Your Main Driving Squeeze This Summer

May 10, 2018 Erica Ho 2 minute read

Android Auto wha? I mean, we’ve all heard of Google Maps.

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Here Are a Few Options for Getting Around a New City

May 7, 2018 Sponsored Post 2 minute read

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Traveling around a new city can be tough when you have no clue which way is up. (By the way, it’s this way ☝.)

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Busbud Searches all the Buses, Everywhere

April 18, 2018 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

Because no one enjoyed searching ten different bus companies, said anyone ever.

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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

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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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Renting a Car by the Week Can Be Cheaper Than for the Days You Need It

August 29, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Sometimes business class plane tickets are cheaper than economy class tickets, and sometimes weekly car rentals are cheaper than renting it for less the week.

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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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How To Pay for Things When You’ve Lost Your Wallet

July 26, 2017 Erica Ho 3 minute read

I believe in defensive traveling. This means things like scanning passports and visas into Dropbox and stashing hidden 50-dollar bills into inconspicuous keychains.

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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

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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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Uber Users Can Now Officially Order Rides for Other Passengers

June 28, 2017 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Buried under the news of Travis Kalanick’s dethroning, Uber has announced the (official) capability to order rides for others.

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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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Moovit Is Essentially Google Maps on Real-Time Steroids.

June 19, 2017 Sponsored Post 1 minute read

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Sorry, there is no more space for apps on my phone that no longer cut the mustard. There’s got to be more to an app than pretty face, or it has to pull through time after time.

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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.