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5 Magic Dates for Cheap Summer Flights
You know where you want to go on vacation – but when? If only there was a list of magic dates that gave you the best deals possible. Find the cheapest available anytime of year Summer vs. Fall There is such a list. Call it the five magic dates for summer travel. These are dates … Read 5 Magic Dates for Cheap Summer Flights
Posted In: Rick Seaney on ABC News, Tips and TricksTravel Quiz: Are You a Frequent Flyer or Puzzled Passenger?
Sharpen up those No. 2 pencils, it’s quiz time. Let’s see how much you know about travel. Look for the scoring key at the end. Air Travel Quiz 1. I’d like to try one of those naked picture airport security body scan machines. Where can I find one? A. You can’t. They are no longer … Read Travel Quiz: Are You a Frequent Flyer or Puzzled Passenger?
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Airline News, Rick Seaney on ABC News, Tips and TricksWhat is NextGen and Why Do We Need It?
One of my recent weekly columns for ABCNews.com focused on NextGen which could open up a whole new era of flight for all of us. Consider this a progress report of sorts: While some aspects of this wide-ranging program have been implemented, there is so much more to go – but believe me, it’s worth … Read What is NextGen and Why Do We Need It?
Posted In: Multimedia, Podcasts, Rick Seaney on ABC News, Travel SafetyAirfare Sales Limited in Many Aspects
One of my employees added a note to her recent Deals Blog post about a Frontier sale that was supposedly good all summer long. The note said, “Deals available on just a few dates.” If that strikes you as odd, you don’t know much about today’s airfare sales. They’ve changed from yesteryear, but you can … Read Airfare Sales Limited in Many Aspects
Posted In: Airfare AnalysisAir Travel Scams, Rip-offs and Rackets
It’s like they say: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The air travel industry is not immune to scams and rip-offs – particularly what are known as phishing emails – so remain alert especially when opening unexpected emails. Hear travel expert Rick Seaney and editor Anne McDermott reveal some of … Read Air Travel Scams, Rip-offs and Rackets
Posted In: Airline News, Rick Seaney on ABC News