Airlines & News
Route announcements, loyalty program changes, and honest airline reviews from frequent flyers.
Why Are Budget Airlines So Cheap? I Went Down a Rabbit Hole and Found the Actual Math.
Spirit, Frontier, Avelo, Breeze. The base fare is real, the economics are wild, and the $39 ticket sometimes costs $180. Here's exactly how the model works and when it stops working for you.
Istanbul Just Dethroned Heathrow as Europe's Busiest Airport. Here's Why That Matters for Cheap Transatlantic Flights.
8.15 million passengers in July. A fourth runway coming by December. Istanbul's rise reshapes routing options for US travelers heading to Europe and beyond.
Breeze Airways Just Doubled Down on Florida. Here's What That Means for Your Wallet.
16 new routes, 54% of all flights touching the Sunshine State, and fares that undercut legacy carriers by 40%. The Breeze Florida strategy explained.
Why Southwest Still Doesn't Assign Seats (And Why That's the Point)
Every other airline assigns seats. Southwest does not. That is not stubbornness. It is the single decision that makes their entire business model work.
ETIAS Delayed Again: What US Travelers Need to Know for Europe in 2026
ETIAS was supposed to launch in 2024. Then 2025. Now mid-2027 at the earliest. Here is what you actually need to do right now: nothing. But read this anyway.
Breeze Airways Is Quietly Building Something Interesting
While everyone watches American and Delta, David Neeleman's latest airline is connecting cities nobody else serves. And the fares are remarkable.
United Just Bet $30 Billion on Smaller Cities. Here's What That Means.
United's massive aircraft order signals a shift toward connecting smaller cities directly. For deal hunters in mid-size markets, this could change everything.
Delta's Quiet Upgrades Are Getting Ridiculous
Delta's complimentary upgrade system used to be a nice perk. Now it's a confusing mess that rewards nobody consistently.
Why JetBlue Mint Is the Best Kept Secret from Florida
Lie-flat seats to Europe starting at $999 from Fort Lauderdale. JetBlue Mint is quietly competing with the big guys.
TSA PreCheck vs Clear vs Global Entry: The 2026 Update
Prices changed, Clear got acquired, and Global Entry interviews are faster. Here's the updated breakdown for 2026.
New Route Alert: Orlando to Tokyo Gets Cheaper
A new carrier just announced MCO to Tokyo service and existing airlines are already dropping fares in response. We love competition.
Airlines Are Quietly Shrinking Economy Seats. Here's What We're Doing About It
Seat width is down to 17 inches on some carriers. We're tracking which airlines still respect your knees (and wallet).