Airline passengers in the U.S. collectively paid $3.36 billion in fees for carry-on and checked bags last year. The figure actually represents a decrease from 2010, when we dropped $3.4 billion on baggage fees. Chances are, you …
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Airlines’ Same Old Story: More Fees, Higher Fares, Fewer Perks, Tougher Restrictions
Last summer, travelers griped about the onslaught of airlines fees—for early boarding, seat assignments, checked and carry-on baggage, and on and on—that could easily wind up adding 50% to the price of a flight. The summer …
What Should Bargain Hunters Look to Buy Right Now? Experts Weigh In
Paying less than your neighbor for everything from ketchup to cars often boils down to carefully timing your purchases right. The best time to get a deal often isn’t when you need the item at hand, but when the magic mix of …
Will High Gas Prices Bring On Another Summer of the ‘Staycation’?
Record-high gas prices have already hit certain parts of the country. The national average is creeping closer and closer to $4 per gallon, with steady increases expected for the months ahead. Soaring fuel costs and consolidation …
With High Gas Prices, Americans Are Already Driving Less, Buying Better MPG Cars
Gas prices are soaring: The national average has increased 13¢ per gallon in the past week alone. The rise comes after weeks of steadily soaring gas prices, which is especially disturbing because February usually sees a decline …
Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight
People often think that the sooner you buy your airline tickets, the better. Flying home for the holidays this year? Start looking now! But according to a new study, you’ll find the cheapest tickets six weeks before your trip …
The Ticket to Free Travel? Carrying 40 Credit Cards Helps
What’s in your wallet? For travelers who sign up for credit cards left and right and strategically compile bonus points and miles in order to see the world for next to nothing, answering that question takes some time.
Surefire Way to Boost Tourism to Japan, South America: Free Airfare
If you give away free flights, they will come. A South American airline and Japan’s tourism bureau are attracting the attention of the media, not to mention travelers, by giving away airline tickets by the planeload.
5 Secrets For Scoring Cheap Airline Tickets
Hunting for cheap airline tickets this summer? Good luck, says airline industry consultant Robert Mann. Carriers have trimmed their schedules, making “fire sales” less frequent, and the high cost of fuel that’s causing you pain …
It’s a Deal: Southwest Airlines $40 40-Year Anniversary Sale
To celebrate 40 years in business, Southwest Airlines is discounting flights all over the country, with one-way fares of $40, $80, and $120. The $40 flights are shorter-haul routes such as Boston-Baltimore and Denver-Salt Lake City, while mid-range flights like Nashville-Austin and San Diego-Seattle are $80, and the longest journeys …
