If You’re Bumped from a Flight, They’re Gonna PAY!
Here is something you need to travel with — the knowledge that (as of May 2008) if you are involuntarily bumped from an oversold flight, the airline now has to pay you twice as much as before. Under...
View ArticleEMD Safety Bracelet: Be Afraid; Be Very Afraid
When I read that our Department of Homeland Security is actually considering making it mandatory for airline passengers to wear Lamperd’s “EMD Safety Bracelet” (aka “Electronic ID Bracelet”) on every...
View ArticleLithium Batteries Are Not Allowed in Checked Baggage
If you take spare batteries for your cell phone or laptop or camera with you while traveling, and you travel by plane, this is important for you to know. The bad news is that you may NOT pack any spare...
View ArticleTSA-Compliant La Fresh Travel Kits Make Air Travel Easier
These zip-top travel pouches include all the personal care items that a traveler would need, but in ultraportable, single-use, carryon-approved sizes. The La Fresh Travel Kits alleviate the fuss of...
View ArticleAviation Consumer Protection Division of DOT: Here is Where to File Air...
If you are having a problem with a refund, lost or damaged luggage, have been treated disrespectfully based on your disability, race, or religion (or any other reason), or have any type of air travel...
View ArticleLife Vests Have Been Removed From This Airline; What Are They THINKING?
Did you hear about THIS one? In an effort to lighten the load on its aircraft, in order to get better fuel mileage, Jazz Airlines (a subsidiary of Air Canada) has come to the brilliant conclusion that...
View ArticleContinental Airlines is Downsizing Its Carry-on Luggage Size
NOTE: While this post is a little out of date, the bottom line is the same, so I’m leaving it here. What with some airlines charging for blankets and pillows and even water to drink, did you think...
View ArticleAirport Security Travel Tip
While airport security people are viewing your valuable carry-on possessions with their X-ray equipment and eyeing you cautiously as you stroll through the metal detection area, a new crime is...
View ArticleWhat is the Fastest Way to Travel?
In a hurry? Then it’s time to make plane reservations; right? Not necessarily. When you factor in the time it takes to get to and from the airport, the time you spend checking in and then walking...
View ArticleNew iFlyz Secures Mobile Electronics For Hands-Free Viewing During Air Travel
This is a unique product that offers a helping hand for those trying to juggle a mobile electronic device while trying to relax on a plane trip. The iFlyz device is an in-flight, hands-free solution...
View ArticleFile Air Travel Complaints HERE
If you are having a problem with a refund, lost or damaged luggage, have been treated disrespectfully based on your disability, race, or religion (or any other reason), or have any type of air travel...
View ArticleMinimus.biz: One-Stop Shopping for Travel-Size Items
Thanks to Minimus.biz, packing for a trip couldn’t be easier. This convenient online “department store” offers an amazing variety of products packaged in individual sizes which makes them perfect for...
View ArticleWorld Airport Transfer: Thrifty Transport Options to and from Airports Worldwide
World Airport Transfer (WAT) is a global reservation service for ground transportation, serving major cities on all continents. Since 1997, it has specialized in airport transfers to provide travelers...
View ArticleHow to Get Upgraded to First Class, Sometimes
Here is a little-known travel secret that can get you a lot of perks and even get you upgraded to First Class, sometimes. When a flight is oversold in Economy Class, and the airline needs to upgrade...
View ArticleIs it Cheaper to Fly or Drive? Use the Fly or Drive Calculator!
In spite of the dreaded TSA encounters, the checked baggage fees, and reduced customer service, you might think that flying is easier than driving, right? Well, maybe not. But more important, money...
View ArticleFree Guide to Air Travel and Pregnancy
Air travel is generally safe for pregnant women. However, traveling pregnant does come with some warnings. To help ease some of the anxiety, read on for a sample of the travel tips from a free guide to...
View ArticleNeed a Taxi at Bangkok International Airport (BKK)? Know your Price!
by Juan Vives Here is another post to help you plan your travel, save travel money, and avoid travel scams. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is pretty easy to get around. Knowing a few...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Catching a Cold or the Flu from Airplane Germs
by Juan Vives You can protect yourself from catching a flu bug, cold, or airplane germs in a crowded airplane by following a few simple rules. There is nothing worse than arriving sick at your vacation...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Paying Spirit Airlines’ New Carry-On Bag Fee of $100
I used to love flying on Spirit Airlines. They used to be so friendly, and their prices were really great to the destinations they serviced. While they are still considered a “bargain airline,” be...
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