Air Travel

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Scariest U.S. Airports

Airfarewatchdog Staff - October 23, 2020

These days, flying is one of the safest ways to get from point A to…

How to Get a COVID-19 Test When You Fly

Caroline Morse Teel - October 14, 2020

Would you like to upgrade your seat, purchase a checked bag, or add on a…

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Why Basic Economy Might Be Better (or Worse) After COVID-19 Crisis

Peter Thornton - April 24, 2020

For the past few years, the expansion of Basic Economy fares has been one of…

COVID-19 Flight Cancellations by Region and Airline

Airfarewatchdog Staff - April 24, 2020

To further prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many major airlines have suspended,…

Coronavirus Travel: How Safe are Planes Right Now?

Lara Grant - April 23, 2020

While non-essential travel is strongly discouraged due to COVID-19, airlines are still operating for those…

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American Thinks Now is the Perfect Time to Raise Checked Baggage Fees

Ricky Radka - April 21, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic and just weeks after a multi-billion-dollar bail-out, American Airlines…

The Future of Virgin Atlantic Is in Doubt

Kyle Valenta - April 21, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to inflict pain on the travel industry, governments around the world are…

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How COVID-19 Is Waging a New War on Air Passenger Rights

Ed Perkins - April 20, 2020

For decades, airlines just about everywhere have been resisting government-mandated passenger rights regulations. Despite the…

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Why Booking Future Travel Might Be a Bet Worth Making

Ricky Radka - April 20, 2020

COVID-19 has essentially shelved all travel for the near term, leaving many people daydreaming of…

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Airlines Change Frequent-Flyer Policies Amid Coronavirus

Patricia Magaña - April 20, 2020

As airplanes across the globe are grounded due to government-imposed travel bans, many airlines are…

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