Recent content by leon

I’ve tried both EarlyBird Check-In and upgraded boarding on Southwest, and each came in handy at different times. On one crowded holiday flight, EarlyBird worked fine and got me a decent boarding position without thinking about it. But on another trip, my plans changed last minute and I rebooked...

I helped my aunt book a Spirit Airlines flight last year, and we needed to arrange wheelchair assistance from check-in to the gate. I was honestly worried it would be complicated, but the process was much smoother than expected once we flagged the request during booking. Our plans changed a few...

I’ve noticed that Alaska Airlines sales tend to pop up a few times a year, especially around seasonal changes or quieter travel periods. I grabbed a great deal once during a fall sale for a West Coast trip, but I hesitated too long and almost missed it. When my plans shifted a week later, I had...

I wondered about charging ports myself before my first longer Alaska Airlines flight because I needed my laptop for work. On that trip, I was happy to find power outlets at my seat, which made the flight way more comfortable. Not every plane is identical, though, so now I always double-check...

I first looked into Allegiant when I wanted a cheap nonstop flight to a smaller vacation city that bigger airlines didn’t serve directly. From my experience, Allegiant focuses on flying between smaller regional airports and popular leisure destinations like Florida, Las Vegas, and a few beach...

I remember asking this exact question when I was planning a longer Southwest trip and wanted something close to business class comfort. From what I’ve experienced, Southwest doesn’t offer traditional business class seating like other airlines. Instead, it’s all open seating, with options like...

I signed up for Frontier’s Discount Den after a friend kept bragging about how cheap their tickets were. At first, I wasn’t sure the membership would be worth it, but after booking a couple of flights with noticeably lower fares, it paid for itself pretty quickly. One time, I had to cancel a...

I flew Cape Air for the first time on a short island hop, and I was honestly a little nervous before booking because it’s a smaller airline. Once I was on board, though, the experience felt simple and professional, and the crew was friendly and calm, which helped a lot. Weather caused a minor...

I had to look up my Delta flight number recently when a hotel shuttle asked for it, and I realized how many places it shows up. I found it on my email confirmation and again in the Delta app under “My Trips.” It’s also printed on your boarding pass, which helped when I was already at the...

I remember wondering this myself when I was booking a longer Southwest flight for a work trip. I was used to flying airlines with a traditional business class, so I kept searching for that option on Southwest. From my experience, Southwest doesn’t really have business class seating—just open...

I actually looked into this when I was planning a summer trip to Alaska a couple of years ago. I like Frontier for cheap, quick trips, so I hoped they flew there directly. After digging around, I realized Frontier doesn’t currently fly to Alaska, which meant I had to rethink my plans and book...

I’ve spent way too many late nights hunting for cheap Delta Airlines flights, so I feel this question. What’s worked best for me is being flexible with dates and checking prices mid-week—Tuesdays and Wednesdays have often been kinder on my wallet. I also sign up for Delta fare alerts and...

I used to wonder the same thing about Southwest flights getting cheaper closer to the date. A couple of years ago, I was watching a specific route from Dallas to Phoenix because I thought waiting might save me money. I did see prices fluctuate, but they didn’t always go down—sometimes they...

The first time I needed to connect to United Airlines WiFi, I was on a work trip and really hoping to finish a presentation mid-flight. Once onboard, I just switched my phone to airplane mode, connected to the United WiFi network, and opened my browser—it redirected me automatically. United...

Oh, I remember the first time I tried upgrading my flight on Expedia—it felt a bit confusing at first! I had booked a standard economy ticket but realized I could snag a first-class seat for a reasonable price. I logged into my Expedia account, went to “My Trips,” selected my flight, and saw the...