Hotels unfortunately have resorted to all sorts of junk fees recently to extract more cash from travelers. These started out as "resort" fees, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
New Fees Coming to Alaska Airlines on October 30
A few weeks ago I wrote a post that outlined several reasons why Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan is a good fit for the majority of travelers: people who …
Why Do Flights to Canada Cost So Much?
When I recently attended TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) in Toronto, I searched for months in advance, but the cheapest fare I found during that time …
Maximizing My Elite Baggage Benefit
Some of the things I do are a little weird when compared to other frequent travelers. For example, I find a ton of value in elite status just from the …
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