This series of comprehensive guides cover a variety of consumer topics.
Loyalty programs offer a powerful incentive to travel, and to travel more. Since the first frequent flier programs appeared in the early 1980s, frequent flier and frequent stayer incentives have mushroomed to proportions no one could have predicted. Today, it’s possible to collect miles without darkening the door of an aircraft, or points without checking into a hotel. You can earn them from buying groceries or subscribing to Netflix.
It weighs you down, it costs extra, and airlines love to lose it. Luggage is something most travelers wish they didn’t have to worry about — which is exactly why you should think about it before your next trip.
Selecting the right luggage might be the easy part. Knowing your rights when your bags are lost or misplaced isn’t. (And if you travel enough, your luggage will eventually get lost.)
From phoning a travel agent to clicking an airline site, there are many ways to book air travel. Maybe too many. So what’s the best way to buy airline tickets?
If someone invites you to join a travel club, don’t walk away — run! But if you’re reading this, you probably didn’t. You fell for the offer of a free cruise or vacation. You attended the presentation, with its laughable, high-pressure sales tactics. And you ended up with a worthless travel club membership. Now you’re trying to figure out a way to leave your travel club.
Money may be the last thing you think about when you’re planning a trip. But the moment you arrive at your destination, you’ll make up for the oversight. Money exchange booths and the ATMs offering local currency greet you at the terminal. And you’ll have to decide what to do about travel and money.
For many air travelers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening is the most dreaded part of the journey.
If you’re flying on a European airline in 2023, you have more rights than you may think. The reason? EC 261, a consumer law that protects air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.
There are a few basic things you have to know about booking travel. Here’s your ultimate guide to planning a trip.
How do you find the best hotel at the lowest rate? If you have the right expert advice, you can find the perfect accommodations for your next trip. I’ve conducted hundreds of interviews with professionals to find the best tips on how to book a hotel room.
You can fix your consumer problem. If you’re having trouble with a product or service, there is a way out — and you don’t have to hire an expensive lawyer or call the cops.
Yes, you can do it yourself.
