Opinion

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In Thailand: Tourism & the Elephant

George Hobica - November 5, 2014
Tourists come to Thailand for many reasons: genuine Thai cuisine, which uses authentic ingredients that…
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Seat Redesign and Not for the Better

George Hobica - November 3, 2014
I normally try to avoid writing totally negative air travel posts, because, obviously, I want…
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Yelp May Be No Help to Travelers

Airfarewatchdog Staff - October 3, 2014
Did Yelp add a star or two to that glowing restaurant review because the restaurant…
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Whatever Happened to Those Folks Who Checked Bag Tags?

George Hobica - September 15, 2014
When I was a kid, back when everyone checked bags because there were no overhead…
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Does Every Nation Need Its Very Own Airline?

George Hobica - August 21, 2014
In light of Malaysia's recent re-nationalisation of its flag carrier, that's a question posed this…
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Is It OK to Go Barefoot on the Plane?

Caroline Costello - August 13, 2014
In an airplane cabin, among recycled air and tightly packed passengers, unpleasant body odors are…
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Are airline pet fees justified? Passengers say no, but there are costs involved

George Hobica - July 8, 2014
Pet lovers (and I'm one of them) are sometimes outraged by the fees airlines charge…
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Wake Me When There's a Real Airfare Search Disrupt Site

George Hobica - May 23, 2014
By George Hobica of Airfarewatchdog
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Is It Tacky to Wear Yoga Pants on a Plane?

Caroline Costello - April 15, 2014
I don't wear yoga pants on planes. Nor do I wear them in public, unless…
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Hey 12C, won't you at least say hi?

Airfarewatchdog Staff - March 10, 2014
We’ve all experienced it when flying. You sit in the tin can for three, four,…