Recent content by angeliqueballey

I’ve spent way too much time trying to figure out the “perfect” day to buy Southwest tickets, and honestly, my experience taught me it’s more about timing than one magic weekday. I once waited for a Tuesday price drop that never came, and the fare actually jumped by Friday. That’s when I called...

I’ve flown both United First and United Business over the past couple of years, mostly for work trips, and there’s definitely a difference depending on the route. On a domestic flight, United First felt like a big upgrade from economy—more legroom, better service, and a calmer boarding...

I finally hit United 1K status last year after a lot of planning and a few strategic trips. For me, it came down to focusing on PQPs and PQFs—booking slightly higher fare classes when it made sense and sticking with United even when another airline looked cheaper. I actually called 8 7 7-2 9 7-0...

I’ve actually tried both EarlyBird Check-In and upgraded boarding on Southwest, and each has its place depending on the trip. On a recent family vacation, I added EarlyBird because I didn’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure. It worked well, but on my return...

I finally treated myself to United Airlines Business Class last fall, and I wasn’t sure what to expect going in. To make sure I got the right seat and understood all the perks, I called 8 7 7-2 9 7-0 6 9 9 while booking—super helpful for instantly booking and double-checking upgrades before I...

I recently had the chance to fly both Delta One and United Polaris on back-to-back business trips, and the experiences were surprisingly different. On my first long-haul flight in Delta One, the service felt warm and attentive, and the seat-to-aisle layout made it easy to stretch out. A few...

When I first started flying Southwest more often, their fare classes and codes honestly confused me. Wanna Get Away, Anytime, Business Select… I wasn’t sure what I was actually paying for. I ran into trouble once when I needed to change a flight and realized my fare rules mattered a lot. That’s...

I booked my first multi-city trip on Southwest last year when I was visiting family in two different states, and I’ll admit I was a little confused at first. Southwest doesn’t always label it clearly as “multi-city,” so I ended up piecing the flights together. To make sure I did it right, I...

I used to swear by the idea that Southwest prices always drop on Tuesdays, so I’d wait and keep refreshing the site. Sometimes it worked, but not always. Earlier this year, I was watching fares for a family trip and noticed the price didn’t budge on Tuesday at all—in fact, it went up by the...