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Is Premium Economy Worth the Extra Cost? ED HEWITT Jun 19, 2017 As the air travel experience has steadily become more of an ordeal, an upgrade to “premium economy” class becomes ever more enticing. A little extra legroom, expedited security and even free drinks beckon us to open our wallets, just to assuage […]
Whoa! 10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Ask for on a Plane Consider yourself upgraded. by Lindsay Tigar January 18, 2017 • 8:02 AM ET Though you probably know a few hacks for upgrading to a better seat before you hop a plane, even savvy jet-setters might not be aware of everything you can ask for while in the […]
How to Get Free Global Entry by Katherine LaGrave March 7, 2016 Select credit cards will cover the fee, helping you move through immigration in a snap. We’ve all been there: Our international flight lands in the U.S. and we race off the plane, only to come to a full stop […]
What Is Basic Economy? An Airline-by-Airline Guide Ed Hewitt Jun 19, 2017 Remember the race to the bottom the airlines took us on starting a few years ago? You know, the trend we outlined here when JetBlue, horror of horrors, began charging for checked bags? Well, with United and American introducing “Basic Economy” fares this […]
5 Google Flights Hacks That Save You Time and Money by Gilbert Ott July 6, 2017 Book those flights with confidence. Behind its basic search boxes and playful logo, Google Flights uses arguably the most robust airline software in the business, known as the ITA Matrix. With all that power, you have the […]
How to Hack Your Way to a Cheaper Airfare ED HEWITT Jun 19, 2017 Years ago, before you could muck around on booking sites for hours, travel experts like us recommended all sorts of intricate money-saving airfare hacks — some of which were marginally legal or at least strongly disliked by […]
How to Get Your Luggage First at Baggage Claim by Kristen Leigh Painter July 5, 2017 What you should know about check-in times, baggage handling, elite status, and more. If you’re trying to breeze through the airport, then don’t check a bag. That’s simple. But sometimes, you can’t help it, and even the savviest travelers are left […]
8 Ways to De-Junk Your Suitcase A messy suitcase replete with junk weighs you down, begets baggage fees, and wastes your time (when you’re continuously rifling through your stuff in search of one thing or another). Further, it exacts an emotional toll: Clutter can affect your mood, causing you to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. […]
10 Things You Must Do, See, Experience and Eat in Telluride This is your bucket list for a cool Colorado town brimming with summertime fun. By Cindy Hirschfeld 6/21/2017 at 8:00am Published in the July 2017 issue of Houstonia TELLURIDE’S LOCATION AT THE END OF A BOX CANYON in Colorado’s San Juan mountains was determined […]
9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport Fair pricing is a rare thing in airports. A captive audience of consumers coupled with high operating costs at stores’ airport locations make for manifold markups, from expensive cuisine to pricey parking. To save money, do some research ahead of time and compare costs—especially when you’re […]
What Are the Cheapest Days to Fly? by Matt Meltzer June 6, 2017 It seems like this advice changes all the time. If you track airfares regularly, you’re probably convinced prices are set by a group of chimpanzees throwing darts at a newspaper somewhere outside Toledo. That seems like the only way to explain why […]
11 Must-Haves for Your Carry-on Bag By Caroline Morse Reprinted from SmarterTravel.com Dreading a long flight? Pack these 11 things in your carry-on to make the hours fly by—even if you’ve landed the worst seat in coach! Inflatable Pillow Sleep is a crucial way to kill time on a long-haul flight, and a […]
