Airline business models, classes, and baggage.
With $7.27B in checked-bag fees collected in 2024, chasing elite status across multiple airlines is a losing game. Here's how to pick one program and win.
Loyalty programs are a revenue tool. Treat them that way: book cheap, exploit 24-hour holds, and claim EU261 when things break. Here's how.
We bust common airline myths: hubs vs. point-to-point, bag fees, seat pitch, and the death of open seating. Get the facts before you book.
Southwest ended open seating on January 27, 2026. Here's the blunt truth about what changes, what doesn't, and how to protect your seat and wallet.
Airlines sell loyalty programs as a thank-you. They're really a financing scheme, and the house always sets the exchange rate.
Checked-bag fees are soaring. But with a few smart moves, you can avoid them and keep your money. Here's how to navigate the new rules.
Two airlines, two philosophies: Southwest's simple fees vs. Emirates' class-based weight rules. I break down which baggage policy actually saves you m...
Think elite status is the only path to free flights? Wrong. The real frequent flyer tip is a cobranded card. Here's how to use it without wrecking you...
Forget the points game. In 2026, airlines are obsessed with cash, and you should be too. Here's why paying for premium seats and free cancellations be...
Hub-and-spoke carriers sell loyalty as status. Compare Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus on earning, perks, and award value—then pick your side.
Think your frequent-flyer status means free checked bags? Think again. Here's how to actually use loyalty programs without getting nickel-and-dimed.
Low-cost carriers are everywhere, but hub-and-spoke still dominates. Here's why the model endures—and what it means for your next flight.
Comparing Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus, and American AAdvantage on earning, redemption, and perks, we argue Delta wins for most travelers despit...