Airlines sure have been a friendly bunch lately. It’s like we’re supposed to forget doors flying off, worldwide tech outages, and measuring bags to the nearest nth of a millimeter. Frontier, Spirit, and Southwest all announced major changes to their business models with the first 2 leading the way setting forth new flexible policies in …
Is there anything exciting about the U.S. government? All the election talk is already getting old… Digging deeper beyond the chase for the White House, travelers really only perk up for new passports and obtaining necessary visas for their exciting upcoming trips. Everything else government-related can be a real bore. I mean, have you been …
What are the most (and least) reliable airlines for American travelers right now? A new report from aviation analytics company Cirium reveals the details! There’s nothing worse than a delayed flight. Just a couple of weeks ago, I experienced a 4-hour flight delay that would have thrown a major wrench in my travel plans if …
Who says that quality on-air service has to come at a price? Cirium just revealed its monthly ranking of the best-performing North American airlines for on-time departures, and among some recurring names we’ve come to expect from these types of lists like Delta, Alaska, and United, there was one low-cost carrier that took us all …
We’ve all found ourselves at one point or another scouring the internet for the best deals. Sometimes you may find a better price with an airline that you’re iffy on taking, while other fares may come at a higher price point with an airline viewed as more reliable. Decisions, decisions… The Points Guy is here …
Some people look for luxury when they take to the skies, and I’m often envious of their delicious meals, extra amenities, and comfortable night’s sleep. Me? I prefer to fly as cheaply as possible! The less I spend on getting somewhere, the more cash I have to splash when I arrive! So AirAdvisor’s …
There’s no place quite like Puerto Rico. It’s the ultimate destination for a tropical island getaway. And now it will be easier to get away to the island than ever before! Frontier has launched 8 new routes from the United States to the island paradise, meaning more American travelers than ever can enjoy …
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but an impressive track record for one of America’s newest airlines seems to be. Air travel is both an amazing feat we all take for granted and one of the most frustrating experiences in our lives at times. Yet, the lesser-known airline Avelo has built up a loyal following, …
There are few things more frustrating than arriving at your destination after a long flight and waiting at the baggage carousel… and waiting… and waiting… Only for your bags to never arrive because the airline lost your luggage. Nothing puts a damper on a trip quite like all your stuff going missing, and sometimes it …
We’ve all been there—you do everything right, but your travel plans still fall through, through no fault of your own. You followed the advice of arriving early to the airport, made small talk with an Uber driver, and then followed the orders from a grumpy TSA agent only to arrive at your gate and discover …
Travelers can enjoy free hotel stays on stopovers when flying with these international airlines. A stopover, often used interchangeably with a layover, is a stop made during a connecting flight. It can last from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Many airlines allow you to book an extended stopover at no extra …
Nothing puts a damper on your travel experience more than a flight delay – and that’s coming from someone who’s (luckily) never had to miss out on an appointment, meeting, or other pre-scheduled event due to it. So, in an effort to take as much control as possible over how well (and fast) we travel …