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How to Save on Group Air Travel

April 4, 2014 ♦

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Getting deals for one traveler is much easier than getting deals for a group - especially when it comes to air travel. You might be able to cut costs on shared hotel rooms and ground transportation, but in the air, the advantage goes to the solo flyer. A single flyer…

How to Get There Faster When Your Flight is Delayed

February 11, 2014 ♦

By Air, On The Road, Travel Tips, True Travel Stories

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When flights are delayed or cancelled because of bad weather - both for snow in the winter and storms in the summer - it can be hard to get to where you want to go. Often, the airlines will try to reroute you so that you remain relatively happy and…

Airplane Food Tastes Even Worse Than You Think

November 18, 2013 ♦

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No one looks forward to eating airplane food. Even if you're traveling in first class, it's still not going to be the same quality that you would find at an earthbound restaurant serving the same dishes, though it is always considerably better than the meager offerings that you'll find in…

What is gate checking a bag?

August 20, 2013 ♦

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Gate checking a bag means that your bag is checked in directly at the gate where you board your flight, rather than at the ticket counter. It is common practice on very small planes, where there isn't enough overhead storage space for normal carry-on bags and anything larger than a…