by Janice Hough | Jun 2, 2026
There are travelers and agencies out there who practically make a second job out of understanding frequent flyer programs and earning the maximum miles. In general, travel agents don’t work with miles, so most of us are not experts. But I have increasingly...
by Charlie Leocha | Mar 18, 2026
When passengers pay for an upgrade to extra legroom seats, what do they get? The airlines are taking full advantage of the confusing definitions of extra legroom. Each airline sets its own definitions. They are all now carving up their planes into different sections....
by Janice Hough | May 23, 2025
Are frequent-flier programs worth it for everyone? Sometimes the answer is no. I have a love-hate relationship with United, my preferred airline, but I fly enough that I have status. While United Airlines can drive me crazy, the perks, better seats, more help with...