Air Travel

People on Isla Verde resort beach in Puerto Rico. Unrecognizable woman walking down the beach on summer holiday in bikini on famous Hispanic travel destination.

Why Booking Future Travel Might Be a Bet Worth Making

Ricky Radka - April 20, 2020
COVID-19 has essentially shelved all travel for the near term, leaving many people daydreaming of…
Woman in Business Class Checks Smartphone

Airlines Change Frequent-Flyer Policies Amid Coronavirus

Patricia Magaña - April 20, 2020
As airplanes across the globe are grounded due to government-imposed travel bans, many airlines are…
passenegers check departure times for flight at airport wearing coronavirus face masks

COVID-19 Flight Waivers and Refund Policies by Airline

Ricky Radka - April 20, 2020
With uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation stateside, many U.S.-based carriers are relaxing ticket…
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Southwest Travel Funds Convert to Points

Peter Thornton - April 17, 2020
Southwest has extended the expiration date on travel funds created or set to expire between…
multiple airline tails on aircraft at seattle airport (delta, lufthansa, virgin, british)

The Airlines Most (and Least) Likely to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis

Peter Thornton - April 17, 2020
Flights around the world have been halted due to the COVID-19 crisis. Airlines will inevitably…
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Free Flights for Healthcare Workers to Fight COVID-19

Peter Thornton - April 10, 2020
New York City is the epicenter of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and both Gov. Andrew…
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What the CARES Act Means for Airlines and Airfares

Peter Thornton - April 9, 2020
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was signed…
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How to Get a Refund for Flights Canceled Due to COVID-19

Peter Thornton - April 3, 2020
Travel plans have been put on hold due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and many…
airplane parked for repatriation charter flight due to coronavirus COVID-19

The Truth About Repatriation Flights to the U.S.

Peter Thornton - April 3, 2020
Stuck abroad? Since many borders around the world have closed and the international flight network…
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Should You Buy Travel Insurance from Your Airline or Online Travel Agent?

Ricky Radka - April 2, 2020
If you've bought airfares from an airline or online travel agency web site, you've probably…