Premium economy update
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency United Airlines finally started offering true premium economy, making it the last of the “big three” to start offering See More
Tag: smart travel
Europe: Lots of low-fare airlines and flights
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency A combination of old and startup lines means 10 low-fare transatlantic airlines this summer, flying from major gateways and See More
Airline fight to end transparency enters critical point
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency The big airlines don’t want airfare transparency. Sure, they say they do, but they really don’t. They don’t want See More
Frequent Flyer: Which miles to chase?
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency For the average traveler, figuring out the best way to use frequent flyer programs can be both simple and See More
Airport lounges: The changing scene
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency Airport lounges offer an oasis of calm in the typical big airport’s otherwise hostile environment. Lounges provide comfortable chairs, See More
Fees: Don’t just hate ’em, avoid ’em
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency You hear a lot about travel fees these days — especially airline fees, more especially fees for “something you See More
Need a hotel? Go metasearch
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency The keys to your current most effective hotel strategy elements are (1) use a good metasearch system to locate See More
Airbnb for cars?
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency If the Airbnb business model works for overnight accommodations, why not cars? Or why not Uber without the driver? See More
When to buy; when to fly
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency “When’s the best time to buy an airline ticket?” “When are fares lowest?” Travelers ask those questions all the See More
Avoid airport/cruise port parking hassles
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency If you live close enough to have someone drive you to your local airport for that holiday trip — See More