by Janice Hough | Feb 17, 2010
Many airlines have had online booking bonuses, internet only fares, or mileage fares. Some of those special fares are more restrictive than standard fares. Ditto, consolidator fares can have higher fees for changes. Now Delta Air Lines is up to something new. An extra...
by Janice Hough | Feb 16, 2010
As much as travelers may not like them, airline fees are here to stay. And to be fair, there is a certain logic in “unbundling” the components of a trip. Travelers who bring their own food can save money, travelers who aren’t fussy about their seat...
by Janice Hough | Feb 11, 2010
As awful as it is when a flight is canceled due to a storm, in some cases it can be even more frustrating when a flight doesn’t show canceled and it’s nearly impossible to figure if it will fly or not. While changing weather has created chaos all week,...
by Janice Hough | Feb 10, 2010
So how big a lie would you tell for a discount on travel? Americans love a bargain. And the vagaries of travel pricing certainly don’t discourage anyone from doing what they can to save money. Many discount hunting strategies are legal, others are gray areas and...
by Janice Hough | Feb 9, 2010
Although almost all travel agents sell travel insurance, most agents will also tell you that they hate doing so. Because, quite frankly, even though travel insurance can help protect an expensive travel investment, often it seems as if insurers do everything possible...