Tag: flight tips

  • What to Pack on an International Vacation

    What to Pack on an International Vacation

    Do You Need a Lot of Extra Items for Your International Vacation? As you pack your suitcases for your upcoming international trip, you may assume that you need a ton of extra stuff that you wouldn’t normally need during a domestic vacation or a road trip. However, you don’t need…

  • Travel & Luggage: To Check or Not To Check Your Bags

    Travel & Luggage: To Check or Not To Check Your Bags

    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,…

  • Do You Need a Premium Economy Upgrade?

    Do You Need a Premium Economy Upgrade?

    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…

  • Are You Packing Too Much on Your International Vacation?

    Are You Packing Too Much on Your International Vacation?

    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…

  • Should You Choose Overnight or Crack-of-Dawn Flights?

    Should You Choose Overnight or Crack-of-Dawn Flights?

    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…

  • Let’s Talk Air Canada Premium Economy

    Let’s Talk Air Canada Premium Economy

    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…

  • What’s the Difference Between Different Economy Tickets?

    What’s the Difference Between Different Economy Tickets?

    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…

  • Is Minimalistic Travel The Only Way to Go?

    Is Minimalistic Travel The Only Way to Go?

    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…

  • Many Airlines Now Charge for Carry-On Luggage

    Many Airlines Now Charge for Carry-On Luggage

    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…

  • How To Travel at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    How To Travel at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    Is Los Angeles International Airport The Utter Nightmare People Think It Is? If you’re traveling to Southern California, there’s a very good chance you’ll fly into Los Angeles International Airport, the notoriously busy airport in SoCal that sits right along the coastline. International travelers in particular will often need to…