Policy changes out of nowhere, flight delays, crabby employees, surprise upgrades. Life on the road is never quite as glamorous as people might think. But, it can be better than expected.
Carry-on Bags
United Introduces A “Carry-On Bag Fee” For Regular Folks
United Airlines is introducing a priority boarding fee that’s pretty affordable. It pretty much guarantees you overhead bin space. That’s a bad thing for regular customers.
When Airlines Offer You A Product So You Don’t Buy It
Airlines are trying to make flying more miserable so we’ll spend more money. Are customers buying up?
Pizza On TV! Talking About American Airlines Plans To Expand Basic Economy
Basic Economy is a hot topic nowadays. I was on TV again yesterday discussing the increasing number of flights you’ll find these new fares.
United Airlines Gets The Incentive Wrong For Checking Your Bag At The Gate
I heard United offering a new type of compensation if you’ll check your bag at the gate on full flights. Do you consider this a benefit or a tax?
A Bit More Info On Delta Early Valet, Loading Your Carry-On Bags For Free
I tracked down a bit more info on Delta Early Valet, a really cool service where they will load your carry-on bags in the overhead bin above your seat before you board.
Are Basic Economy Fares The Worst The Airlines Can Treat Us?
Basic Economy fares have now spread across all 3 of the legacy carriers. American Airlines and United Airlines took a harsher path than Delta did, taking away even more benefits than Delta did. Is this the beginning or the end of the latest round of cuts customers will have to endure?
Flying Aegean In Coach. Athens & Paris For Dollars A Day
There are so many low-cost carriers in Europe it’s very easy to get from place to place without paying a ton. Aegean is not a traditional low-cost carrier but they do offer plenty of cheap tickets through their route network, which is bigger than you might think.
Black Friday 30% Off Luggage Sale Today
A one-day sale on Amazon for Black Friday. There are a variety of brand names and bag types on sale.
