Holiday travel is definitely going to look different this year. Many people will opt to stay home instead of hopping on planes to visit family and friends far away. Some of us (hi!) are totally OK with that—but if you are thinking about flying this winter, there are a few things to know before you […]
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Avoid Flight Change Fees With These Airlines
Though the coronavirus pandemic has temporarily halted travel for most Americans, big changes by major airlines could make flying more appealing in the future. Yesterday, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced plans to drop domestic change fees—a move that mirrored United Airlines’ own announcement from one…Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
What You Need to Know About Plane Operations Post-Pandemic
You might’ve been a nervous flyer pre-pandemic, but there’s no question that getting on an airplane will be far more trepidatious for everyone as air travel slowly becomes a thing people do again. Owing to the health crisis of the past several months, planes around the world have been grounded, leaving us to wonder: W…Read […]
How to Successfully Fly Standby
Think back to the last time you were in an airport, waiting for your plane to board. (Remember airports? Remember flying?) You may have noticed a TV screen above the gate counter filled with a list of passenger names and heard a flight attendant calling those same names over the intercom. Those were the names […]
How to Successfully Fly Standby
Think back to the last time you were in an airport, waiting for your plane to board. (Remember airports? Remember flying?) You may have noticed a TV screen above the gate counter filled with a list of passenger names and heard a flight attendant calling those same names over the intercom. Those were the names […]
These Airlines Now Require You to Wear a Mask Onboard
If you plan on getting on an airplane any time soon, you need to bring a mask along with you for the ride. While at this point that may seem like a pretty obvious statement, a flight last week from Miami to New York went viral, perhaps in more ways than one, because a pretty […]
These Airlines Now Require You to Wear a Mask Onboard
If you plan on getting on an airplane any time soon, you need to bring a mask along with you for the ride. While at this point that may seem like a pretty obvious statement, a flight last week from Miami to New York went viral, perhaps in more ways than one, because a pretty […]
How Should Airlines Change, Post-Pandemic?
We’re heading into another week of travel restrictions, lockdowns and searching out more creative ways to get comfortable with staying home around the clock. Yet as hard as it may be to believe, we will eventually return to something like normal life. We’ll eventually be getting on flights again, whether for work or…Read more… Continue […]
Should You Buy Plane Tickets Now?
Flight prices have decreased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic—and if you’ve looked at the deals presently on offer, you may have wondered if now’s the time to plan a trip (while simultaneously feeling horrendous about the crisis that brought us all here in the first place). You might have already attempted to…Read more… Continue […]
Should You Buy Plane Tickets Now?
Flight prices have decreased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic—and if you’ve looked at the deals presently on offer, you may have wondered if now’s the time to plan a trip (while simultaneously feeling horrendous about the crisis that brought us all here in the first place). You might have already attempted to… Read more…
Should You Buy Plane Tickets Now?
Flight prices have decreased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic—and if you’ve looked at the deals presently on offer, you may have wondered if now’s the time to plan a trip (while simultaneously feeling horrendous about the crisis that brought us all here in the first place). You might have already attempted to…Read more… Continue […]
What to Do If Your Flight Voucher Expires During the Pandemic
As we all navigate life during the pandemic and do our part to flatten the curve by not partaking in non-essential travel, airlines are updating their policies, providing free flight changes and cancellations for travel directly affected by the pandemic. For canceled flights, airlines typically provide a credit or…Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Ask Yourself How Many Vacation Hours You’ll Lose in Transit
Before you start booking flights and hotels for your next big vacation, ask yourself one question: what percentage of my total vacation will these travel and lodging options eat up? Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Buy Your July 4th Flights Before This Sunday for the Best Deals
If you’re planning a trip away for July 4th, the time to book your plane ticket is now.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
See All the Flight Delays and Cancelations at U.S. Airports
Earlier this week, a winter storm affecting states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado meant flight delays and cancelations en masse—at Denver International Airport, at least 600 flights were delayed and 40 canceled on Monday. Meanwhile, more than 1,200 flights were delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Find Your Carbon Footprint Using This Emissions Calculator
Last month, JetBlue announced plans to become carbon neutral on all domestic flights in 2020 and offset up to 17 billion pounds of carbon emissions. And on the consumer level, airlines like United have long offered carbon offset options for environmentally-conscious travelers—but how exactly do carbon offsets even…Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
What to Do When Your Travel Partner Doesn’t Have TSA Precheck
Back in 2018, the House passed a bill that would ban most passengers who weren’t enrolled in TSA Precheck from entering its expedited security lines at airports—much to the collective groan of Precheck-enrolled passengers traveling with those who aren’t.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Why Only Some Flights Get Canceled for Bad Weather
When the weather’s a storm away from apocalyptic-conditions, a lump might form in your throat as soon as you realize it might affect your immediate travel plans. Instead of boarding your flight at its scheduled time, you can only envision delay after delay and more time spent waiting at your airport’s Starbucks or…Read more… Continue […]
Get a One-Way Ticket on Southwest for as Little as $59
Over at the New York Times, reporter Julie Weed described the difficulties of finding cheap airfare when it’s you versus airline software technology, which changes airfare prices multiple times a day to benefit the airline. The greatest takeaway? There’s no single “right time” to buy a flight, given the fluctuating…Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com
Get a One-Way Ticket on Southwest for as Little as $49
If you’re having trouble staying motivated lately, you might just be feeling the symptoms of the post-holiday slump. Fortunately, we have an idea that might help you get through this difficult time.Read more… Continue Reading at https://lifehacker.com