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Airline Seat Assignments Not Always Guaranteed
FareCompare recently received the following question about airline seats: “This happened to me [and others], previous seat assignments, booked when tickets were issued, were no longer valid.” No Guarantees Yes, this happens – in fact, FareCompare is unaware of any airline that absolutely guarantees passengers will always get the seats they select, although such changes … Read Airline Seat Assignments Not Always Guaranteed
Posted In: Airline News, Fees, Multimedia, PodcastsCanceled, Delayed Flights and Your Right to a Refund
You’re scheduled to fly but there’s a glitch – maybe it’s bad weather, maybe it’s a mechanical problem or maybe you got bumped. The bottom line is the same, though: you’re not going anywhere for a while. What are your rights and what should you do next? Listen as FareCompare’s Rick Seaney explains steps to … Read Canceled, Delayed Flights and Your Right to a Refund
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Airline News, Multimedia, PodcastsHoneymoon Guide: Cheap Flights to 15 Great Destinations
Planning a wedding? Welcome to the FareCompare’s Honeymoon Guide – but it’s not just for newlyweds. Anyone thinking of renewing vows, re-igniting some sparks or just on the look out for a great romantic vacation will find plenty of fun ideas here. Bonus: Rick Seaney has more money-saving tips for a cool trip in the … Read Honeymoon Guide: Cheap Flights to 15 Great Destinations
Posted In: Airfare Analysis, Holiday/Seasonal, Multimedia, Podcasts8 Dos and Don’ts for Dealing with Rude Passengers
We don’t have to tell you planes are packed these days – and not all passengers are people you’d pick for friends.Here are some suggested coping mechanisms for dealing with rude or outrageous seatmates. Bonus: Rick Seaney has met a few jerks in his time – but let him tell you about it, in the podcast … Read 8 Dos and Don’ts for Dealing with Rude Passengers
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Multimedia, PodcastsSpending Cuts Could Shut Down Smaller Airports
As outgoing Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned last week, automatic spending cuts are set to hit government agencies on March 1 – that’s this Friday – and unless lawmakers approve a compromise, as many as 100 small airports across the country could be shut down. The shutdowns would begin in April. Listen as travel … Read Spending Cuts Could Shut Down Smaller Airports
Posted In: Airport News, Multimedia, Podcasts