Six luggage Packing Tips for Summer Vacations
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Not Again, Increased Checked Bag Fees for International Travelers
Both United Continental and Delta are increasing their second checked bag fee on trans-Atlantic flights. United increased their second checked bag fee from $50 to $70 and delta from $50 to $75 if you check it at the airport.
Delta also is adding bag fees on its flights to Mexico and Central America, instituting a $30 charge to a second checked bag. That had been free prior to the change.
Uncomfortable Seats Top List of Complaints In Consumer Reports Airline Survey
The highest ranked airline voted by readers was Southwest. The remaining in order from highest to lowest is:
2. JetBlue
3. Alaska Airlines
4. Frontier
5. AirTran
6. Continental
7. American
8. Delta
9. United
10. US Airways
In a recent flight, I was discussing with a friend of my many trips to Africa and how uncomfortable the seats are after 20 hours of being up in the air. Do you ever wonder why you...
What could be lurking in your luggage?
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How To Pack Carry On Luggage
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Avoiding Common Travel Mistakes
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Ultimate Guide to Airline Fees (free download)
The proliferation of fees in recent years has made doing your pre-booking legwork more important than ever. Whether it’s extra charges for checked baggage, overweight baggage, in-flight entertainment, flying with a pet, or even carry-on bags, fees today can greatly inflate the cost of your ticket, often by $50 or more. Luggage fees don’t guarantee your bags will arrive so we still recommend...
Alaska Airline Baggage Fee Guarantee
Most travelers expect improved baggage handling and less luggage delays because they are paying additional fees, but it does not necessarily mean the airlines are invesing in personnel, equipment or new technology to ensure your luggage is being transported without any delays. The majority of airlines do not refund the luggage fees if your bags are delayed less than 24 hours.
However, Alaska Airines...
HTH News Alert: Airport workers arrested for stealing travelers’ goods in the Netherlands
Dutch military police have arrested nine airport workers at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport suspected of stealing objects from passengers’ luggage, media sources reported on January 22nd. Surveillance cameras showed the suspects rummaging through the travelers’ suitcases, apparently searching for electronic gadgets, clothing, money, and jewelry. Police caught the thieves using specially...
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