Category: Flying
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Travel & Luggage: To Check or Not To Check Your Bags
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Should You Always Carry-On or Is It Okay To Check Your Luggage? One of the easiest ways to save money on your vacation is to use a small bag and carry your luggage on the plane rather than having the airline store it for you during your flight. These days,…
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Do You Need a Premium Economy Upgrade?
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What is Premium Economy Class on an Airline? Premium economy seats were first introduced more than 30 years ago by airlines interested in scoring a few extra dollars from economy class patrons who wanted just a little more room for their journey. These airlines (initially just EVA out of Asia…
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Flight Booking Advice for First-Time Flyers
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Are You About To Book Your First Flight? As someone who first flew so long ago that I can’t even remember the trip (it was the 1980s on a flight somewhere with my mom), I can’t imagine never having flown before. So, it’s tough for me to imagine what the…
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Are You Packing Too Much on Your International Vacation?
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Is Your Luggage Breaking Your Back? If you’re flying to the other side of the world and your airline ticket includes a luggage allowance, is there any reason to avoid packing as much as you can up to the weight limit? Should you focus on the convenience of having absolutely…
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Should You Choose Overnight or Crack-of-Dawn Flights?
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Will You Feel Better on an Overnight or Early Morning Flight? The answer to this question: is it better to fly overnight or during the day, is one that you can honestly only answer after you’ve flown a few times during each time. And honestly, until you’ve become a veteran…
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Let’s Talk Air Canada Premium Economy
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Air Canada Premium Economy is Pretty Slick When I booked tickets from Los Angeles to Paris, I booked with United Airlines because the cost of their premium economy seats was much lower compared to other airlines. My traveling partner also prefers flying in the slightly roomier seats of premium economy…
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What’s the Difference Between Different Economy Tickets?
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These Days, It Feels Like There are a Dozen Different Economy Seat Experiences Buying an economy-class plane ticket these days isn’t as straightforward as it once was, and you might find yourself scratching your head when you see all the different options on your screen. Some airlines have a basic…
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Luggage Size Requirements for International Travel
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Can You Get Away With Using a Single Bag for All Travel? You might not think much about the bag you use for traveling, but the size of it can make a huge impact on your travel plans, especially if it’s a bag you plan on taking into the cabin…
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Is Minimalistic Travel The Only Way to Go?
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Is a Teeny Tiny Personal Item Realistic for Every Trip? There’s something oddly satisfying about boarding a plane without lugging a beefy carry-on suitcase. Walking briskly out of the airport without having to wait at baggage claim is pretty freeing, too. However, is minimalistic travel the way to go every…
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Many Airlines Now Charge for Carry-On Luggage
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Don’t Get Caught Paying Extra At The Gate for Your Carry-On One of the worst parts about modern flying is that the ticket you pay for is rarely the final amount you’ll pay for your flights. Airlines have pushed full steam ahead with added fees lumped on top of their…