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Southwest Airlines will charge for checked bags for first time

Travel NewsMarch 11, 202570Views

Ground operations employees load baggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft on the tarmac at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images It's happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It's a stunning reversal that shows…

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When Is the Best Time to Book Airfare? A Massive New Study…

Though the world is feeling chaotic right now, it's still possible to spot patterns in the realm of travel purchases. That can mean the difference between spending too much and getting a deal. …

February 14, 2025119Views

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It’s Time to Tell MGM Resorts It Will No Longer Receive My…

Friends, sometimes a company reveals itself to be such a rotten neighbor, so devoid of generosity and mutual care, and so astonishingly grotesque in action that you have to decide not to give them your money anymore.For me, MGM Resorts International has crossed that line. I won't spend my money at MGM's hotels anymore. This…

February 1, 202583Views

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Reminder: Now Is a Good Time to Make Summer Reservations

Well, the vaccines are here, and so for the first time in a year, we finally have a clearer vision of the road map to the future. …

January 31, 202563Views

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Disney’s Lightning Lane Passes Explained: These 10 Tips Will Save Money and Time

The app-based Lightning Lane service, which was introduced as Genie+ at Disney's American theme parks in late 2021 and revised in July 2024, evokes dread in casual visitors to the self-billed Happiest Place on Earth. People who choose to vacation at a Disney park already struggle to navigate high costs and crowds. Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which…

January 5, 2025104Views

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Disney Is About to Gut Magic Kingdom, Fans Are Furious, and You Don’t Have Much Time

We've had plenty of warning signs that the current management of the Disney brand doesn't understand or appreciate their roles as stewards of priceless Americana. For the last few years, the current decision makers at Disney have been carrying on as if they're running a shopping mall and not a national treasure. Obsessed with floating…

January 3, 2025100Views

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The Euro Is Plunging. Is This a Smart Time to Visit Europe for Cheap?

The last time the value of the euro bottomed out against the U.S. dollar, it was May 2022. People were exhausted from dealing with Covid, flight schedules were still curtailed, and high summer airfares were setting in. Many people still couldn't afford to get to Europe to take advantage of the big value. The euro…

December 19, 202483Views

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Resort Fees Increase in Las Vegas for the Second Time in 2024

MGM Resorts, which controls many of the biggest casino-hotels in Las Vegas, has raised resort fees again—for the second time this year. On Wednesday, December 4, the Bellagio, Aria, Vdara, and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas all increased their mandatory daily fees by $5, to $55 per day. Meanwhile, the following resorts now charge a whopping…

December 5, 2024138Views

If Your Flight Is Delayed, Should You Still Go to the Airport on Time?

These days, most airlines recommend showing up at the airport at least 2 hours before a domestic flight and at least 3 hours before an international one. But what if your flight is delayed? In an ordinary year, around 20%–25% of flights fail to depart on time, owing to a variety of logistical mishaps and…

April 27, 2024169Views

Disney’s Genie Plus Explained: These 10 Tips Will Save Money and Time

The app-based Genie service, which was introduced at Disney's American theme parks in late 2021, evokes dread in casual visitors to the self-billed Happiest Place on Earth. People who choose to vacation at a Disney park already struggle to navigate high costs and crowds. Genie, which purports to help guests plan the best times to…

April 24, 2024181Views