Frequent flyer miles: A close look
For years, I've proposed four "rules" about frequent flyer miles: -- When used for domestic coach travel -- the most popular use -- frequent flyer credit is worth about 1...
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Consolidator hassles: Problems that never die
A disgruntled traveler recently sent an email to me -- and apparently to some other consumer advocates -- about a distressing experience with an online ticket agency. I'm not identifying...
Seniors on the Go: Solo travel: Avoiding a gouge
When you inquire about "singles travel," the standard travel industry response is to guide you toward the many agencies and programs that match you with other single travelers to share...
Seniors on the Go: Solo travel: Avoiding a gouge
When you inquire about "singles travel," the standard travel industry response is to guide you toward the many agencies and programs that match you with other single travelers to share...
Consolidator hassles: Problems that never die
A disgruntled traveler recently sent an email to me -- and apparently to some other consumer advocates -- about a distressing experience with an online ticket agency. I'm not identifying...
Seniors on the Go: Travel with a focus, part 3: Design your own personal quest
As noted last week, travel can be far more interesting when you have something specific in mind that you want to see or do. The two previous reports in this...
Checkout fees: A new scam coming your way?
Say you found a good airfare deal at $49 each way, so you start to buy four round-trip tickets for your family, at $392, total. But when you see the...
Seniors on the Go: Travel with a focus, part 3: Design your own personal quest
As noted last week, travel can be far more interesting when you have something specific in mind that you want to see or do. The two previous reports in this...
Checkout fees: A new scam coming your way?
Say you found a good airfare deal at $49 each way, so you start to buy four round-trip tickets for your family, at $392, total. But when you see the...
Seniors on the Go: Travel with a focus, Part 2: Faith-based travel
As noted last week, travel can be far more interesting when you have something specific in mind that you want to see or do. And tour operators are happy to...