Little airline jargon words mean a lot when it comes to being on time or making a connection — “out” is not “off,” and “on” is not “in.” “Out, off, on, and in” are high on the airline jargon list. These small...
Travelers still want a paper travel itinerary, and here’s what they want on it. It’s hard to believe that there was a time in the not-too-distant past when travelers needed paper tickets to fly. And, even when there was an e-ticket option, many preferred...
“Get to the airport early.” How early? A friend asked me tonight how early should you get to the airport for Thanksgiving weekend? The short answer? Probably earlier than you think. Here are eight factors that should go into the decision. While the answer...
Why travelers focus on one airline frequent-flier program for miles I have a love-hate relationship with United, my preferred airline, but I fly enough that I have status in their frequent flier program. While United Airlines can drive me crazy, the perks, better...
Gate wait, why late flights get later We’ve all been there. A delayed flight finally lands and you cannot wait to get off the plane. But then the aircraft sits on the tarmac. And sits. And sits. And the final delay until you get to the gate can end up adding...
