Smart Ways To Use Your Airlines Miles And Hotel Points
To maximize your travel rewards, it's important to know the best ways to use your airline miles and hotel points. We've got the best tips for you.
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What To Expect At The Airport If You've Never Flown Before
With its regulations, procedures, stark lighting, stringent security, and long list of rules, airports can be a scary place for first-time fliers. -
What To Know About The United MileagePlus Program
Due to United's vast reach (300+ cities), you can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with 39 airlines when you join United's MileagePlus program. -
What You Should Know Before Converting Your Hotel Points Into Airline Miles
Hotel loyalty points and airline miles operate in the same way. Similar to earning miles for flying, you earn reward points for hotel stays. -
What To Know About United Airlines' Pet Policy
Although many airlines allow pets to fly, each has its own policies and though United's are relatively straightforward, there are a few key differences. -
Here's How To Get Through Airport Security Without Being Flagged By The TSA
No one deliberately sets out to slow down the security line at the airport, but there are ways of preparing in advance to make sure that you don't get held up. -
How To Get Priority Boarding On American Airlines
Priority boarding means you don't have to squeeze past people, you'll have space in the overhead bin, and you can take your time getting settled in your seat. -
Flight Attendant's 4 Tips For When Kids Kick The Back Of Your Seat
According to an airplane etiquette survey by Expedia, the single most annoying thing to happen on a flight is someone kicking your seat. Here's how to deal. -
First-Time Flyer's Guide To Southwest Airlines' Check-In Process
Like it or hate it, Southwest's seating policy is certainly unique. Once you're on board, the policy is straightforward: find the best available seat and sit. -
Have A Tight Connection? Here's Why You Should Contact Your Airline
A tight connection can add extra stress to your travels, but contacting your airline directly offers multiple ways to prepare for or even avoid a short layover. -
The Boarding Pass Code That Could Spell Trouble For You
When you go to check-in and you receive your boarding pass, you might find a four-letter code printed on the bottom of your ticket. This code is "SSSS." -
Southwest's Companion Pass Is A Great Deal But To Earn It, You'll Need A Strategy
If you want to make travel friends quickly, earn the Companion Pass by Southwest. This frequent flyer reward is possibly the best deal in the travel industry. -
Here's What Happens When Your Plane Makes An Emergency Landing On Water
Anxious passengers should know that crash landings on water -- called "ditching" in the industry -- are quite rare. This is largely because crashes are rare. -
How To Book A Flight With Free Cancellation
There are a few caveats to the 24-hour cancellation policy, but knowing how to book a flight can be a crucial hack for savvy (and undecided) travelers. -
What To Know About United Airlines Bag Fees
While United's baggage policies are pretty straightforward, fees are dependent on several variables: fare type, route, elite status, and more. -
How To Calculate The Number Of Miles You've Earned From Your Flight
When it comes to earning frequent-flyer miles, it's necessary to understand all the nuances to determine what you'll actually earn upon landing. -
What Happens When A Plane Loses Cabin Pressure?
While the following isn't a safety refresher course, we think it's interesting - if nothing else - to expand on why air masks are so important to flight safety. -
Why You Shouldn't Worry When Your Plane Cabin Fills With Fog
One thing you never want to experience when flying is a cabin full of smoke. Fires in the sky aren't great. But thankfully, fog is not the same thing as smoke. -
The Most Common Questions About Delta Answered
Delta Airlines received recognition from the Wall Street Journal as the top U.S. airline in 2022 and is among the top five airlines for on-time performance. -
Meet The 5 European Budget Airlines Americans Should Know About
Somehow, Europe manages to do just about everything better, even budget air travel. The days of popping to Vegas or NYC for less than a $100 are long gone. -
15 Tips For Sleeping Comfortably On A Long-Haul Bus Trip
If you're planning a long trip on board one of America's long-haul buses, these tips may help you get some much-needed shut-eye while on board. -
What To Know Before Flying With Your Emotional Support Animal
Flying can be a stressful and even anxiety-inducing event for some people. This is why traveling with an emotional support animal (ESA) can be essential. -
Why You Shouldn't Worry If Lightning Strikes Your Plane
Planes are struck by lightning once or twice a year on average. Since airplanes are hit daily by lightning all over the world, why don't we hear more about it? -
Ride-Share Surge Pricing Explained (And Smart Tips To Avoid It)
Popular rideshares, such as Uber and Lyft, offer a convenient and usually budget-friendly way to get around, though "usually" is the operative word. -
These Are The Best Days To Buy Airline Tickets For Southwest Airlines
Certain days of the week are more likely to provide better price options if you're buying a ticket with Southwest Airlines. Here's what we know. -
Driving Or Flying: Which Is Better When Traveling On A Budget?
Sure, you can pay for first-class airfare with reclined smiles included in the price. Similarly, you can plan a road trip like you're in a Chevy commercial. -
What Happens If You Go Into Labor Mid-Flight?
You're happily cruising at 35,000 feet when suddenly, labor pains hit. Before you know it, a flight attendant is delivering your baby in the air.
