Posts by: Collin Quick
About Collin Quick
Collin’s journalism career has included penning feature stories and reviews for the Rockford Register Star and The Dallas Morning News. Collin communicates the latest air travel industry news through art, images and design as well as the average black and white text. He produces web-first daily stories, columns and travel features.
What 2012 Will Bring for Air Travelers and Cheap Tickets
If FareCompare readers were to consult a Magic 8 Ball about whether travel costs will rise in 2012, the answer would be, “All signs point to ‘yes.’” But that doesn’t mean the news is all bad. Here are some air travel and related trends to bet on for 2012. Technology for Crews and Passengers Wireless … Read What 2012 Will Bring for Air Travelers and Cheap Tickets
Posted In: Best Time to Buy Airfare, Fees, Travel TipsThe Plan to Make Air Travel Security a Breeze
Dealing with airline security hassles takes some of the thrill away from finding and booking the cheapest airline tickets. But could that be changing? Could getting through airline security be – literally – a breeze within our lifetimes? Airports are already making changes that will allow passengers to get through security more quickly and with … Read The Plan to Make Air Travel Security a Breeze
Posted In: Travel Safety, Travel TipsAirport Lost and Found: The Complete Guide
Maybe you’re a seasoned pro at scoring the cheapest airline tickets, but you’re only human: the odds are that someday you’ll lose something at the airport or leave something on a plane. Getting your items back is not guaranteed, but you’ll have the best shot if you report the items right away to the people … Read Airport Lost and Found: The Complete Guide
The 10 Types of Annoying Seatmates (and How To Deal With Them)
Many readers have stories about unpleasant flights and nightmarish seatmates. With around 800 million passengers per year and the huge popularity of cheap flights, airlines in the U.S. are host to the best and worst humanity can dish out. Here are 10 types of annoying seatmates, along with tips on how to deal with them. 1. … Read The 10 Types of Annoying Seatmates (and How To Deal With Them)
Posted In: Travel Tips2011: The Safest Year in Air Travel
It is good to know when booking cheap tickets that airlines are still a remarkably safe mode of transport. Even better news is that 2011 was the best year ever for airline safety in the United States. Globally, there were 401 fatalities on charter and commercial aircraft in 2011, as compared to 726 fatalities in … Read 2011: The Safest Year in Air Travel
Posted In: Travel Safety