Guides and analysis to help you better understand airfare, airlines, points, travel tools, and what your travel is actually worth.
The TL;DRWhat is airline revenue management? Airline revenue management is the process airlines use to…
The TL;DRWhy do airlines overbook flights? Airlines know that some passengers who book tickets will…
Airlines compete fiercely for passengers. But behind the scenes, many of the world’s largest airlines…
One of the strangest realities of airfare is that flying farther can sometimes cost less….
The TL;DRWhy are flights so expensive? Airlines don’t price tickets simply by adding a markup…
Travelers spend countless hours trying to find ways to score cheap flights and save money…
It’s easy to turn award travel into a math problem. A flight costs $1,000. The…
The TL;DRHow much are airline miles worth? There isn’t one universal value because airline miles…
When booking a flight from Bali to Tokyo, I faced a decision familiar to points-and-miles…
TL;DR: How to Redeem Airline MilesTo redeem airline miles, log into your airline loyalty account…
Airline loyalty psychology helps explain why sticking with one carrier can make perfect sense. If…
Travel rewards enthusiasts spend countless hours earning points, maximizing transfer bonuses, and searching for award…
TL;DR: How to Use SeatMapsChoosing a seat on an airplane can look deceptively simple. Find…
Most travelers assume their trip begins at their home airport. If you live in New…
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can fly into one city and return home from…
If you’ve ever searched for airfare, found a reasonable price, and then hesitated before clicking…
Finding a flight with cash is relatively easy. Open Google Flights, enter where you want…
Imagine you’re cooking dinner. You wouldn’t use a chef’s knife to stir a pot of…
Getting upgraded to First Class is supposed to be one of the best parts of…
Premium Economy occupies an awkward place in air travel. It’s noticeably better than Economy, but…
The TL;DRShould you use miles or cash for a flight? Use miles when the value…
Few things in air travel create quite as much excitement as an unexpected upgrade. You…
One of the strangest realities of airfare is that flying farther can sometimes cost less….
The TL;DRWhy are flights so expensive? Airlines don’t price tickets simply by adding a markup…
