When flying these days, there is a good chance that you’ll encounter a problem. Here’s what you need to know before you go: 1. WHEN YOUR FLIGHT IS DELAYED or CANCELLED: U.S. airlines are NOT legally required to compensate passengers for delayed flights because delays due to mechanical problems, air traffic control, or weather are hard to predict. But if… Read More
Five Ways to Survive (Even Thrive!) On A Flight
Flying is a hassle these days, no doubt. But there are a few ways to make the experience as pleasant as possible: 1. Relax. The worst is over. You’ve already survived airport parking, baggage check-in, and security lines! Think of the flight as a last chance to rest and recharge before your vacation begins. 2. Be smart. Don’t eat… Read More
When Should You Buy Airline Tickets to Get the Best Deal?
Airfares are going up due to high fuel costs and supply and demand. While most airlines have cut many flights, demand for business and leisure travel continues to rise. So what are summer travelers looking for the best airfare deals supposed to do? It depends on when you’re traveling. If you’re looking to go somewhere this spring or early summer, you definitely… Read More
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Extends Airline Passenger Protections
Be advised… WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced new airline passenger protections that will require airlines to reimburse passengers for bag fees if their bags are lost, provide consumers involuntarily bumped from flights with greater compensation, expand the current ban on lengthy tarmac delays, and disclose hidden fees. The rulemaking finalized today builds on passenger protections… Read More
How to Get the Lowest Airfares During the Holidays
It’s all about supply and demand. As the demand goes up during the holidays, so do airfares. From Thanksgiving through New Years, it is generally hard to find low fares. But there are a few tricks: 1. Try to fly on less popular travel dates to avoid peak crowds and highest fares. The worst days will be: Tuesday before Thanksgiving… Read More
Terrance Zepke studied Journalism at the University of Tennessee and later received a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina. She has studied Parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Center. She began her career as a freelance writer and photographer, ... 
