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What Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
If you haven’t flown since last year’s vacation, there are changes you need to know about. They could save you money and they will save you time and aggravation. This podcast featuring air travel expert Rick Seaney is well worth listening to, if you fly a little or a lot. 5 summer travel problems (and quick … Read What Summer Travelers Need to Know about New Airport, Airline Changes
Posted In: Airline News, Airport Security, Fees, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, PodcastsThe New American Airlines: A Tighter Squeeze for Passengers
You might think it’d be impossible to add more seats to a plane, but that would be underestimating the airlines. As the Associated Press reports, American Airlines – now in the process of merging with US Airways – says via regulatory filings that it “expects to add more seats to some of its planes.” Listen … Read The New American Airlines: A Tighter Squeeze for Passengers
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Mergers, Multimedia, PodcastsFind Cheap Flights for Independence Day Weekend
The U.S. Independence Day holiday – better known as the Fourth of July – falls on a Thursday this year which opens up the possibility of a short mini-break or a longer vacation. Here’s how to make the most of whatever trip you choose and how to save some money. Hear Rick Seaney offer more tips … Read Find Cheap Flights for Independence Day Weekend
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, PodcastsUnited Offers ‘Unlimited’ Bags for a Year Starting at $349
United is offering a new take on one of its old ideas – an all-you-can-eat charge for bags. This time around, the airline is marketing the fee as a subscription service. Hear Rick Seaney explain who will benefit from this fee: Forget bags, here’s a deal for all-you-can-fly What You Pay, What You Get Here’s … Read United Offers ‘Unlimited’ Bags for a Year Starting at $349
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Fees, Multimedia, PodcastsThe Surprising Benefits of Study Abroad Travel Programs
Attention college students: Want a job when you graduate? Then participate in a study abroad program. That’s the message from a recent survey by StudentUniverse which has been helping college kids travel the world since 1999. Listen as StudentUniverse CEO Atle Skalleberg lists more reasons to study abroad like fun and friends: A bunch of college kids … Read The Surprising Benefits of Study Abroad Travel Programs
Posted In: International, Multimedia, Podcasts