LPT: Use Google Flights to find fares/routes that aren’t available elsewhere, including the airline’s website I was trying to find airfare from Denver to the Caribbean at a time that worked for my family (i.e. no red eyes or leaving before 7am). We don’t mind splitting up our trip by leaving the night before we want to be at a location, staying overnight at a hotel near a layover airport, then continuing our flight the following day as long as it saves …

The Airline Passenger Rights Everyone Should Know While airline travel is often frustrating, you don’t have to resign yourself to a completely miserable experience. As a passenger, you have certain rights set out by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in the event of delays, cancelations and other unexpected situations. Here’s what you’re entitled to when you… Read more…

cancelled flight compensation- airline and travel insurance? i had flights cancelled from uk to eu, and am able to claim compensation via the airline. my travel insurance says i’m able to claim for cancelled flights too. does anyone know if you can claim from both or if it’s one or the other? thanks 🙂 edit: british airways LHR & LCY-DUB, several flight numbers, 6-9 june 2023 submitted by /u/nicebt…

Which airline crew has been consistently the best or the worst After traveling with all different airlines, many more than 3 to 4 times. I think Air France crew has been very consistent, always smiley, friendly, very well trained (IMO), problem solvers rather than ignorers. Delta also has amazing crew onboard, Emirates crew goes out of their way and often knows what they are doing and won’t hesitate to give…

Has anyone ever tried the airline ticket hack about 6 weeks before on a Tuesday? I’m currently planning a trip with my S/O to visit my parents out of state for Christmas. I’m aware that things will be more expensive since it’s around a holiday; we’re planning on going Dec 20 – 27. We’re planning on getting a hotel, flight and car package. I’m just wondering if anyone has ever tried the hack listed above so at least one aspec…

Booked a flight to Japan with Booking.com, if I want the airline miles with JAL/JMB am I out of luck? I’ve become a JAL JMB member after the fact thinking there was some way I could retroactively register this trip to my name but since it was booked with a third party travel agent, am I out of luck? Thanks. submitted by /u/ikidyounotman1

Let’s play a game! You’re on vacation, airline lost your makeup bag, and you only have $50 to spend on an entire face worth’s of makeup, what’s on your must-have list? Ulta is currently running their 20% off entire purchase sale and I’m looking for some new/exciting products, so I thought it would be fun to see which items y’all would buy if you needed an entire makeup bag worth of makeup in a pinch! Edit: just makeup! You have your skincare products in your carry on for this hypothetical situation 😆 submi…

Lpt: getting partial refunds on non refundable airline tickets Taxes and airport fees are a not insignificant portion of an airline ticket. If you find yourself with a non refundable airline ticket that you can’t use (happened to me recently, my mum got sick And I just chose not to go), call the airline, let them know (this is just polite) And ask for a refund on the taxes And fees. submitted by /u/…

What is your best story about airline/train company/hotel/restaurant etc screwing up and giving you crazy upgrades or compensation in return? I was delayed on my last flight and got offered some money in return, about 25% of ticket cost. A couple of times got suite upgrades, free dinners, spa treatments etc after some issues at hotels. In every case a mistake resulting on significant inconvenience happened, but the way they were dealt with left a good taste and I felt like a valuable …

LPT: Book your flights directly through the airline, and not through a deal finder I’ve been burned way too many times booking through 3rd parties and not through the airline/hotel itself. Just pay the extra few bucks for the security of booking directly with the service you want. submitted by /u/wigglindicklin

Airline charged cancelation fee when they said there wouldn’t be one — dispute charge on CC? Wondering if this is an appropriate situation to dispute a charge. Long story short, I booked two separate “flexible” (refundable) itineraries on Iberia. They were advertised as “refundable without a fee.” Now I need to cancel, but the only way to cancel is over the phone, which they charge a fee for (~$200 USD in total). To me, this is false a…

The Unknown Story of Trump’s Failed Airline submitted by /u/RoboKast

Could someone please tell me where to apply for compensation and reimbursement for delayed flight and luggage for lynx airline? Lynx airline delayed my flight by 8 hours and then rescheduled me 2 days later. They told me they booked a hotel for me and sent me to that hotel on a shuttle bus. Upon arriving I found out from the front desk of the hotel that they didn’t book anything for me. So I had to pay from own pocket. The next day when I contacted them they said they wo…

How to Beat Dynamic Airline Award Pricing The major incentive to stay loyal to one specific airline is your ability to rack up points and miles. A few years back, you could be confident that a business-class flight to Europe would cost no more than about 60,000 points or miles each way. Unfortunately, frequent flyers no longer have that same guarantee—not… Read more…

Southwest Pilots Union Forced To Negotiate With Airline Negotiations between Southwest Airlines and the union representing its pilots, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), have seemingly reached an impasse. Despite the lack of progress towards an agreement, the National Mediation Board has now decided that negotiations must continue, preventing a potential strike. Read more…

Is there a site where I can look at historical flight cancellations/delays (based on airline, times, flight path) to predict the chances of mine being cancelled/delayed? I’m looking to purchase a flight on Spirit. I’ll be traveling very light and it’s a lot cheaper than other airlines. I know Spirit often cancels/delays flights, so I was hoping there was some type of site/resource where I’m able to see the rate of delays/cancellations on certain flight paths, at certain times of day, etc. Basically I’d love to …

How to Avoid an Airline’s Manipulative ‘Seat Selection’ Fee While many airlines have done away with change and cancelation fees in recent years, there’s still a sneaky “seat selection” fee that you’re not meant to notice when you choose your seat. However, you can avoid it altogether—here’s how. Read more…

Which airline/aircraft should I fly from US to Sydney? I’m booking a trip to Sydney from Houston for next January, and was debating flying the Qantas A380 via LAX or Air New Zealand’s 777-300 with a stop at AKL. I was thinking Qantas because the A380 is headed towards retirement and I’ve never been on one, but overall Air New Zealand seems higher rated and more comfortable. Or would it be worth it t…

The Airline’s Industry Staffing Shortage Might Not Be Resolve For The Next Decade The frequent sprees of delays and cancellations for airline passengers might become the new normal. Airlines have been accused of scheduling more flights than their workforce can realistically manage. CBS News reports that the aviation industry faces a shortage of 32,000 people across crucial operational positions. … Read more…

Unaccompanied minor missed connecting flight due to the first flight being delayed 3+hrs and airline wont book him a room for the night Basically what the title says. A family member traveling internationally missed his connection flight in Ohare due to his first flight being delayed 3+hrs due to the weather. The next flight is the next day. Spoke to the airlines and they wont book him a hotel room because he is under 21 and told him to wait it out in the airport overnight. Is t…