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  Spirit Airlines Overview Spirit Airlines falls squarely into the budget airline category, joining the ranks of airlines like Frontier and Allegiant. What makes Spirit unique is just how many Latin American and Caribbean destinations the airline serves. The Spirit…

American Airlines baggage fees are pretty consistent with the average when it comes to larger U.S.-based carriers. If you fly economy, you pay for all checked baggage on domestic flights and routes to or from Canada and Mexico (excluding some…

Lufthansa actually has a pretty standard baggage fee policy — you just have to tediously sift through all the differences in fares and routes. It offers Economy Light fares on certain routes, including to and from North America, if you’re…

With primary operations based at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, British Airways has a massive presence in both the trans-Atlantic and European airline markets. In addition, it flies long-haul flights from these London hubs to multiple cities in pretty much…

If there’s one destination we hear people rave about over and over again, it’s Hawaii. That’s no surprise: People spend years dreaming of a beach vacation on one of the Hawaiian Islands where they can relax by the water, enjoy…

One of the top dream destinations for many Americans is the exotic Pacific island state of Hawaii. Even from the West Coast, it’s a fairly long flight to get there, and it should be no surprise that many visitors fly…

With Swiss International Air Lines, it’s all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at swiss.com rather than amending your booking at check-in. Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREE…

Norwegian Air Overview Norwegian Air Shuttle (better known as Norwegian Air) is a low-cost airline with a frequent flyer program called Norwegian Reward. The airline joins the ranks of Ryanair and easyJet in focusing on high-frequency travel for flights both…

American Express’ The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts may sound similar, but the benefits they offer are different. What they both do is offer perks that are only available to cardholders of select American Express credit cards when…

Wyndham is a hotel chain that often doesn’t get as much attention as Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, or Marriott. This is especially true in the points and miles world, likely due to the absence of high-end properties that the other chains…

China Southern Airlines has a clear policy for checked baggage and a generous allowance in particular for first class passengers, allowing 3 checked items. This clear-cut policy extends to excess baggage as well, with standard charges for oversized and overweight…

In the award travel world, stopovers and open-jaws are topics that get a ton of attention. They can be difficult to plan and overwhelming to visualize, but can allow you to visit 2 or more places for the price of…

Customers need to be careful about how charges like baggage fees add up on budget airlines like Spirit. Spirit Airlines does not include any bags in its base allowance (Bare Fare), not even carry-ons. Additionally, baggage prices increase the closer you…

I’m Alex Miller, the founder of this travel website…which is of course puts me as a small business owner! Yay! As a small business owner, I decided that I didn’t want to earn cash-back on business expenses like most others do….

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles have historically been difficult to earn due to the lack of transfer partners available, which made it increasingly difficult to earn enough points without flying a ton and crediting your flights to earn Turkish Airlines miles….

China is a hotbed for tourists from around the world. It has a stunningly diverse culture, culinary delights to die for, and has the second-highest number of UNESCO Heritage Sites in the world at 57! Known for the Great Wall,…

EVA Air has a fairly generous baggage allowance, but don’t get caught out on overweight checked baggage — this is charged by piece for flights to/from the U.S., so the opportunity isn’t there to pay for just a few extra…

Air New Zealand has a fairly standard baggage policy, with reasonable charges for extra checked luggage booked online up to 90 minutes before departure for international flights. It’s worth planning ahead, as excess baggage charges at check-in are more than…

The growing popularity of Airbnb has opened up a new set of possibilities for those bitten by the travel bug, and people are taking advantage. Airbnb’s arrangement benefits both the traveler and the host: tourists have more options for places…

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Allegiant Air is a leisure-focused airline with the goal of getting people to warm locations where they can relax. It has a fairly limited route network compared to larger carriers, flying to mostly smaller and…

When flying Norwegian Air, checked baggage is included for all fares excluding LowFare. When you require additional baggage, the trick to saving primarily comes with booking your baggage online before reaching the airport, which you can do up to 6…