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As I write this I’m on my way home from a weekend business trip to Florida. A few minutes ago I was rushing through the busiest airport in the world to catch my connection, and I was complaining under my breath about lugging my carry-on and backpack. Then my eye caught the headline of today’s […]
Many of us will be flying to our destinations this summer (I have a few flights booked). We’ll be sharing cramp quarters at 30,000 feet. So I thought I’d share a few do’s and don’ts for airline passengers. Airline etiquette. High-altitude manners. Here are 8 of my passenger pet peeves: Wait your turn. Why do […]
The key to getting from the airport’s drop-off curb to the gate the fastest is to avoid as many things as possible. That advice comes straight from the ticket counter agent. Skipping long lines and making it to that last-minute flight on time. Here’s an insider’s view of avoiding airport interference. Bud Workman is an […]
Do you ever feel like reaching for the barf bag when flying because you’re sick of always getting pushed around by the airlines? Here’s some good news: The Department of Transportation is pushing back. The DOT has added on to the 2009 “Airline Passenger Bill of Rights.” New rules for airlines It’s a great example […]
Those pesky airline fees can really add up the cost of flying. The government wants to help passengers out, but airlines are fighting back. Double standard? Anyone who flies knows how frustrating it is when an airline loses their bag. You’ve paid dearly to check that bag, and you don’t even get your money back. […]
As we head into spring break, and then the summer travel season, travelers just can’t seem to get a break. Whether you drive or fly, it’s costing you more. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and now airfares are going up, and airlines are tacking on more fees. Airfares have soared since the beginning of the year. […]
See that picture to the right? It’s from one of our vacations and my wife is about to check her bag(s) at the airline ticket counter. Here’s what usually happens: Ticket agent: “(weighing bag) Ma’am, your bag is too heavy.” Wife: “(faking surprise) “Really?” Ticket agent: “It weighs 59 pounds. Can you take out nine […]
I just got back from a trip last week. I like to fly Southwest when I can, especially if the whole family goes. We pack a lot of stuff for ski trips. Unlike most airlines, Southwest doesn’t charge for checked bags, and that saved me (for a family of 5) as much as $600 in fees, […]
It’s still summer (for one more day), and Labor Day is barely behind us, so it’s tough to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday plans. But travel experts say better buy that plane ticket soon if you need to fly home for the holidays. And get ready to pay more for that ticket. One survey […]
Ever have a beef with an airline? Do you know who to complain to… or even how to complain? It’s all in an updated consumer guide put out by the Department of Transportation. If you fly quite a bit, or only occasionally, the “Fly Rights” guide is worth a look. From the best time of […]
It’s tough to get anything through airport security these days (see what happens if you inadvertently try to get a more than a 3 ounce bottle of hairspray past the check point). So it’s a little disturbing and bizarre to hear what made it all the way into the cargo hold of a Southwest Airlines […]
