Holy Dogpile!
Now here’s something you would never expect in the baggage x-ray line at the airport.
There I was, checking in for an early flight, 5am at Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) airport. Lo and behold! A dog that was being held under the arm of a man collecting his bags up at the exit side of the x-ray [...]
TSA The Real Deal On ID
It’s not every day you travel and leave your drivers license at home. And I did just that. Even with my check list and arriving to the airport on time, my plans were
Hot Doggin’ it Through The TSA With Food
I usually take my chances when flying with TSA and food. I try not to pack food that looks too much like a paste. Bringing my own food is not only a more healthy choice it is, of course, cheaper.
This time when I flew, for the first time that I can remember, I did [...]
Finally, a free flight! Overbooked Flights Are A Good Thing?
Well, it finally happened. A flight I was booked on was oversold and volunteers were called for to take a later flight. After 30 years of traveling,
Lowest Airline Fares - Are We Being $Gouged$ For Early Booking?
I remember seeing a television show a couple of years ago on New Years Day. The journalist spent a week with American Airlines and it was explained that there could be around eight different price categories on any given flight. That means someone that bought an airline ticket at a discount rate in economy at [...]
Ears Flying “Pass the Ear Plugs Please”!
Ear plugs have been one of my best friends on commercial flights. It’s rare that I do not have a pair of them with me for my ears flying, when I travel. One of the more frequented routes I fly is southeastern Florida to the northeastern United States. Lots of babies and children travel this [...]
Do You Know You Are Paying For Extra Legroom?
Whew! Almost got duped by Spirit Airlines again with another “hidden” charge. They offer seat selection at the time of booking without telling you, right there upfront on that very page, that you will have to pay for that privilege. It’s very likely that
Overweight Baggage Tips For Flying Delta & United
My experience with checking luggage is as varied as the fees that the airlines charge for this service. Some are reasonable and some are not. Sometimes, the counter clerks are reasonable and some are not. What you pay for baggage also depends upon whether or not you have overweight baggage.
Spirit Airline Tickets - To Refund Or Not To Refund?
It was a fairly okay travel day this past Monday. I was initially booked on Spirit Airways but a last minute opportunity presented itself and I changed my airline ticket. I set out to accomplish this without incurring any more ridiculous fees and penalties other than what may already be outrageous…er…obligatory.
Poor Travel Etiquette - Airline Passengers vs. Flight Attendants
I recently had the opportunity to stay on a plane during a scheduled layover in Charlotte. What a difference. Without the passengers aboard, the flight attendants were actually nice and personable people. What happened?
PBI - No FlyClear Here
Today I traveled from West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and of course I was a little worried because at that airport