Hotels unfortunately have resorted to all sorts of junk fees recently to extract more cash from travelers. These started out as "resort" fees, usually in beach or ski resort areas. Though hotels … [Read more...] about Airbnb Fights the “Destination Fee” Craze with Transparency
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Alaska Airlines Increases Change Fees and Axes Free Cancellations
Alaska Airlines change and cancellation policy has until now been among the most flexible in the industry. Although the airline is not as lenient as Southwest which allows for free … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Increases Change Fees and Axes Free Cancellations
Wine Flies Free on Alaska Airlines from 29 Airports
Alaska Airlines has always been a fan of wine. In previous years, cases of wine flew free from select airports when flying Alaska Airlines. Even the Alaska Airlines credit card use to provide free … [Read more...] about Wine Flies Free on Alaska Airlines from 29 Airports
Hotel “Urban Destination Charge” Fees Are Spreading, Costing Travelers Big
Anyone who travels frequently knows about hotel "resort" fees. The fees, unfortunately, expanded to the point that they're hard to avoid in some markets. Largely leisure destinations such as Miami … [Read more...] about Hotel “Urban Destination Charge” Fees Are Spreading, Costing Travelers Big
The Complete Guide to Same Day Change and Standby Rules
There are always times when we wish we'd booked a different flight. Maybe you want to get home earlier, or you need to spend a few more hours visiting a client. Sometimes changing a flight can mean … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide to Same Day Change and Standby Rules
Alaska Airlines Credit Card Now Includes Free Checked Bag
Of all the U.S. carriers, Alaska Airlines has been the only one off the top of my head that did not include a free checked bag as a benefit of its co-branded credit card. Today that's changing. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Credit Card Now Includes Free Checked Bag
Good Luggage Can Help You Save Money and Travel Better
Taking your belongings on a trip is no longer as easy as it used to be, when you could just throw some things in a bag and either lug it on the plane or let the airline ship it for you. New fees and … [Read more...] about Good Luggage Can Help You Save Money and Travel Better
Get a Refund When Your Fare Drops
Saving money on travel involves two key challenges: finding a deal in the first place and keeping tabs on your reservations even after you've booked. Hotels and car rentals are great opportunities to … [Read more...] about Get a Refund When Your Fare Drops
Cancel Your Alaska Airlines Flights without Penalty
To be clear, I'm not suggesting you'll get a full refund for your Alaska Airlines flight, but the airline does have some pretty generous policies when it comes to canceling a flight and getting a … [Read more...] about Cancel Your Alaska Airlines Flights without Penalty
Don’t Always Trust the Taxes and Fees Quoted on the Avios Search Page
British Airways Avios are one of my favorite mileage currencies because of how cheap I can get short-distance trips. Southern California (where I live) to San Francisco, Las Vegas, or Phoenix is only … [Read more...] about Don’t Always Trust the Taxes and Fees Quoted on the Avios Search Page
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