Air Travel

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The Best (and Worst) Days to Fly for Christmas

Peter Thornton - December 3, 2020
It’s the most wonderful time of year and often one of the busiest times to…
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8 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Stopping You From Sleeping on a Plane

Ricky Radka - December 2, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cQ21weYYGU Gearing up for a long-haul flight? What better way to pass the time than…
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The Best (and Worst) Days to Fly for Thanksgiving 2020

Peter Thornton - November 18, 2020
In normal times, the week of Thanksgiving is usually the busiest travel week of the…
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Scariest U.S. Airports

Airfarewatchdog Staff - October 23, 2020
These days, flying is one of the safest ways to get from point A to…
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Why Basic Economy Might Be Better (or Worse) After COVID-19 Crisis

Peter Thornton - April 24, 2020
For the past few years, the expansion of Basic Economy fares has been one of…
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COVID-19 Flight Cancellations by Region and Airline

Airfarewatchdog Staff - April 24, 2020
To further prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many major airlines have suspended,…
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Coronavirus Travel: How Safe are Planes Right Now?

Lara Grant - April 23, 2020
While non-essential travel is strongly discouraged due to COVID-19, airlines are still operating for those…
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American Thinks Now is the Perfect Time to Raise Checked Baggage Fees

Ricky Radka - April 21, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic and just weeks after a multi-billion-dollar bail-out, American Airlines…
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The Future of Virgin Atlantic Is in Doubt

Kyle Valenta - April 21, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to inflict pain on the travel industry, governments around the world are…
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How COVID-19 Is Waging a New War on Air Passenger Rights

Ed Perkins - April 20, 2020
For decades, airlines just about everywhere have been resisting government-mandated passenger rights regulations. Despite the…