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Free Uber Rides from the Airport. Happy Holidays!

Tim Winship - November 22, 2016
Free Uber rides from the airport? Yes, if you use an American Express card to…
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Warren Buffett Is Buying Airline Stocks. Why That's Bad News for Travelers

Tim Winship - November 22, 2016
Warren Buffet is famous for being one of the world's savviest investors, earning billions for…
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Another 'World's Best Airline' List, with a Surprise Winner

Tim Winship - November 22, 2016
AirlineRatings.com, which bills itself as "the world's only safety and product rating website," is best…
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Why Flying on a European Airline Gives You Better Consumer Protections

George Hobica - October 27, 2016
Don’t get me wrong: I’m all about “buying American.” In fact, I’ll go out of…
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Battle Heats up Between Airlines and Online Travel Agencies

George Hobica - October 25, 2016
It's been going on for as long as online travel has existed.
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How Europe's Budget Hotel Chains Can Save You a Ton of Money

Airfarewatchdog Staff - October 4, 2016
If you're going to be traveling this fall or winter and aren't considering Europe, it's…
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Miraculous Water Landings Before There Was "Sully"

George Hobica - September 12, 2016
I’ve often written about how I pay attention to airline safety demonstrations and how important…
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Priceline Pulls "Name Your Own Price" Airfare Option

George Hobica - September 6, 2016
As more consumers move from desktop and laptop computers to mobile devices, Priceline's original reason…
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From KLM: Carbon Offsets for the Eco-Conscious Traveler

George Hobica - July 8, 2016
Should we feel guilty when we fly somewhere? Each year, airlines contribute 2-3 % of…
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How to Get a Cheap Upgrade on Your Next Flight

Carl Unger - June 30, 2016
Bidding for upgrades decreases the value of elite status for frequent flyers, but it also…