Posts by: Rick Seaney
About Rick Seaney
Rick Seaney is the co-founder of FareCompare. He is an internationally- known airfare expert and air travel analyst whose main objective is simple: “I want to help travelers beat the airfare game.” Rick’s all-time favorite tip? Shop Tuesday at 3 pm CST to find the lowest airfare!
Q&A: American’s Bankruptcy, Bag Fees, Porn on Planes and More
Questions, do I get questions. Here are six of my recent favorites. 1. American Airlines is dropping routes – are my tickets still good? I’m holding AA tickets of my own and I’m not worried. Yes, the airline is changing; it’s cutting jobs and streamlining its route system – and you can stay up with route changes here. … Read Q&A: American’s Bankruptcy, Bag Fees, Porn on Planes and More
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Airline Fees, Rick Seaney on ABC NewsAmerican Airlines: Update on a Great American Carrier in Mid-Bankruptcy
American Airlines is no stranger to hard times, which is fitting for a company that was born in the depths of the Great Depression. Now, the proud old carrier – once the largest airline in the U.S. and owner of so many “firsts” like the first frequent flyer miles program and the first airline airport … Read American Airlines: Update on a Great American Carrier in Mid-Bankruptcy
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, PodcastsFind Cheap Flights to Best U.S. Ski Destinations
For a lot of people, it wouldn’t be winter without skiing or snowboarding. Let’s find some travel bargains for the best U.S. ski resorts and popular destinations. Where do I fly to get the cheapest flights to good skiing? Boston is the real bargain among ski destination cities right now. In fact, it’s one of … Read Find Cheap Flights to Best U.S. Ski Destinations
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Multimedia, PodcastsOdd Things at Airports: Top 7 Strange Things Found by TSA
My advice: Don’t attempt to go through security with any of the seven following items – and see how to get a quicker security experience, after the list. 7 Strange Items Found at Airport Security 1. Hair Brush from Hell A passenger tried to go through security at Lynchburg Regional Airport with a dagger hidden in … Read Odd Things at Airports: Top 7 Strange Things Found by TSA
Posted In: Rick Seaney on ABC News, Tips and Tricks, TSA SecuritySuper Bowl in Indianapolis: How to Find the Cheapest Flights
Determined to leave the comforts of your living room for an in-person experience at the Super Bowl? Grab your game tickets – grab a coat, too (it’ll be chilly in Indianapolis) – and I’ll help you find the best-priced plane tickets possible. Amazing Airport Preps for Indy’s Super Bowl 1. How much will it cost … Read Super Bowl in Indianapolis: How to Find the Cheapest Flights
Posted In: Airfare Analysis