Hi everyone, if you’ve been watching this channel, you’ve seen me talk about the problems hitting the airlines. Spirit Airlines closing up wasn’t just a loss for comedians, it was a huge loss for consumers and the employees of the company. Surging fuel prices have been causing plane ticket prices to rise since March, not … Read more
“When should I book my air?” As a travel agency, we are asked that question all the time. With airline algorithms constantly optimizing prices day-to-day, airline failures, global events suddenly raising oil prices and causing ticket prices to skyrocket, the booking of the plane ticket part of a trip can feel really overwhelming. While there … Read more
On May 2nd at about 3 AM Eastern, Spirit Airlines posted on their website: “To our Guests: all flights have been cancelled, and customer service is no longer available, we are proud of the impact of our ultra-low-cost model on the industry over the last 34 years and had hoped to serve our Guests for … Read more
It’s time for a bit of a news roundup for our readers and we start with Europe. The most recent acronym to enter the traveler’s lexicon is EES, short for Entry/Exit Sytstem. What is the EES? The newly activated Entry/Exit System collects biometric data, in this case that means fingerprint scans and facial recognition photos. … Read more
Late last week, an executive order was signed that commanded TSA agents to be paid. This should not be confused with Congress passing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, far from it. Disfunction still remains within the halls of Capitol Hill and no bill to fund DHS has been passed by both … Read more
Each week that passes seems to worsen the growing migraine that is air travel. This week brings news of a worsening situation with the DHS shutdown and ongoing impacts from the war with Iran. TSA Staffing Issues The Department of Homeland has been experiencing a partial shutdown for nearly 40 days now. TSA, Coast Guard, … Read more
If you’re a frequent traveler, you very likely have a frequent flyer account with one or more airlines. You likely have an airline that is the biggest player in your local market and you probably fly that the most. If you live near a hub for one of them that’s doubly true. For decades now, … Read more
I travel frequently, as you likely know by now. I’m on a plane, bus, or train at least three or four times a month most of the year. Yet, I rarely get sick. I promise I don’t have some sort of exceptional immune system. The only things I do are follow a few simple tips … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time traveling in the last few years and each year I seem to be spending more and more time doing it. I’m on planes multiple times a month for most of the year and that sort of thing makes you think a great deal about your carry-on. My needs are … Read more
