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3 Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees to Match JetBlue Changes

Move over, JetBlue:  United , Air Canada , and WestJet all announced an increase to their checked bag fees to directly match a fee hike  JetBlue  introduced just a few days ago. The first checked bag on each airline now costs $30 ( Air Canada’s start at $30 and vary ), and a second checked
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Will Trump Hotels Survive Donald Trump the Candidate?

There’s an intriguing theory, fully articulated by the liberal filmmaker Michael Moore , circulating on the Internet that Donald Trump has no real interest in winning the race for President. Rather, the theory goes, Trump’s true goal is to enhance his personal brand, in the process driving more business to his current portfolio of enterprises
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The World’s Most Popular Travel Experiences, According to TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) recently released its 2018 Travel Trends Report , naming the most popular travel experiences, tours, and activities booked by its users last year. The data points to a shift toward non-traditional and experiential activities as travelers look to expand their options. Related: The Best Hotels, According to Millions of Travelers on TripAdvisor 
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Traveling Abroad? This New Website Will Change Your Life

When it comes to traveling abroad, there’s a lot more to it than just buying a plane ticket. You need to do your research. This means finding out if you need a visa, what the weather will be like, what kind of currency they use, etc. For more popular abroad destinations, this might mean a
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How to Get 2 Flights for the Price of One All Year Long

Buy a flight and bring someone along for almost free all year long, plus get 30,000 Rapids Rewards points, with this promotion from Southwest Airlines. How to Do It Sign up for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card, Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card, or Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card by February 11, 2019. Spend at
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As Revenue Declines, Southwest Mulls New Airline Fees

Did you feel that? Did the earth just move below our feet? It’s true: Southwest, struggling to meet its 2016 revenue goals, is considering adding ancillary fees to bring in additional cash. according to a USA Today report . The good news? Bag fees are off the table. Related: Checked-Bag Fees to Increase on Some
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U.S. State Department Issues Cuba Travel Warning

Since diplomatic relations with Cuba were reinstated and a newly liberalized U.S.-Cuba aviation agreement was enacted last year, travel between the two countries has been a decidedly up-and-down affair. U.S. airlines initially mis-forecast demand for Cuba travel, and launched far more flights than the market could support. Several carriers have since cut back on their
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American Pilot Shortage Could Cause Flight Cancellations During the Holidays

Travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period was robust, and predictions are for similarly strong demand for air travel during the period between Christmas and New Year’s. For most airlines, that’s good news. For American, however, it’s a potential nightmare. As has been widely reported, a glitch in American’s scheduling software allowed the airline to approve
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The Airline Most Likely to Lose Your Bag

There may not be a more disheartening experience than showing up to your destination, heading down to the baggage claim, and waiting, waiting, waiting … until the crowd thins, the barren carousel whirrs softly to a halt, and your bag is nowhere to be seen. Reality hits: The airline lost your bag. And instead of
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JetBlue Will Offer Basic Economy Airfare in 2019

JetBlue has announced it will join American, Delta, and United in offering bare-bones “basic economy” fares beginning in 2019. The new, no-frills fares will still include the line’s standard free on-board Wi-Fi, snacks and soft drinks, and a full-size carry-on bag plus personal item, the airline said. But basic economy passengers can expect to see
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