Peter Thornton

pthornton@airfarewatchdog.com

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Long Hold Times? Chat With These Airlines via Text

Peter Thornton - October 4, 2021
Why Are Airline Hold Times So Long? There are a few different compounding reasons why…
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How to Book Flights with Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency

Peter Thornton - October 1, 2021
Cryptocurrencies have gained a lot of popularity in the past few years. One common question…
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11 Tips for Flying Southwest Airlines

Peter Thornton - September 24, 2021
Southwest is one of the best value airlines in the country thanks to its generous…
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8 Cheapest Places to Fly This Fall

Peter Thornton - September 23, 2021
As the summer heat winds to a close, we can now look forward to a…
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Would You Fly to Asia via Alaska? New Airline is Betting on It

Peter Thornton - September 17, 2021
Once nicknamed the ‘Crossroads of the World’, Anchorage Airport used to be a popular refueling…
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What Is the Difference Between TSA PreCheck and Clear?

Peter Thornton - September 17, 2021
Skipping to the front of the TSA checkpoint can make the travel experience much less…
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Strategies to Get a Refund on a Non-Refundable Airfare

Peter Thornton - September 16, 2021
Non-refundable airfares are much cheaper than refundable ones, but if you cancel or change your…
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Which Airlines Are Allowing Free Changes to Basic Economy Tickets?

Peter Thornton - September 14, 2021
The pandemic has sent airlines scrambling to convince wary travelers to purchase tickets for future…
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8 Airports You Can Walk To

Peter Thornton - August 31, 2021
Transportation from the airport is getting more expensive with surging prices on Uber and fewer…
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How to Earn Travel Points When Paying Rent

Peter Thornton - August 26, 2021
Credit card rewards programs are a great way to earn points that can be redeemed…