Airfares on several major US airlines increased today, led by Southwest Airlines. United, American and Jet Blue quickly followed suit. Because these airlines account for such a large percentage of flights within the US, other airlines are likely to raise fares in the near future. This will be the fifth major airfare increase this year.
Taking connecting flights as opposed to non-stop flights can save you a lot of money, and give you more options, but delays and missed connections can cause frustration and lots of lost time.
Obviously, if you choose an airline which has a hub in a particular city, you may not be able to avoid that hub airport for connecting flights, but if you do…
Don’t let hidden expenses catch you by surprise! If you are like most travelers you have a budget for your travel. When expenses come up that you hadn’t planned for, it can not only be surprising, it can completely blow your budget. Beware of these common types of fees that you just might not be expecting, and make sure to include them in your budget…