Cancelled or delayed flight? Lost baggage? Owed a refund? Clear, practical guides to fix flight problems and know exactly what US airlines owe you.
If your bag didn't show up on the carousel, do two things right now: file a delayed baggage report at the airline's baggage service office before you le...
The fastest way to sit up front without paying the sticker price is to bid on or buy an upgrade after you book, not before. Airlines routinely release f...
If you're deciding between Frontier and Spirit for a specific trip, add up the fees before you book — the base fare almost never tells the truth on eith...
Book your pet's spot the moment you buy your own ticket. US airlines cap the number of animals allowed per flight, and once that limit is hit, you're ou...
You can bring all your medication and medical devices through TSA and onto any US flight—keep prescription and over-the-counter meds in your carry-on, a...
On US domestic flights, a child under 2 can fly free on your lap—no ticket, no fee. That's the cheapest option, but a paid seat with an FAA-approved car...
Yes, you can still fly during a government shutdown. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are considered "essential" employees, so they keep working...
File a chargeback with your credit card company when an airline or travel agency owes you a refund and won't pay it. The legal basis is the Fair Credit ...
If your flight just got cancelled, do two things at once: get in the rebooking line at the gate and call the airline's phone line while you wait. Whoeve...
To file a complaint against an airline with the US Department of Transportation, go to secure.dot.gov/air-travel-complaint and submit the online form. I...