by Madeline | Nov 19, 2019 | News, Travel News
Congress is looking into cracking down on hidden resort fees and it seems that both sides of the aisle can agree on something! Texas Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson and Nebraska Republican Jeff Fortenberry recently introduced the Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of...
by Matt Sill | Jul 15, 2016 | Business Travel, Family Travel, Road Warrior, Tips & Tricks, Travel Guide
Traveling is expensive; there’s no way around it. But that doesn’t mean you have to fall prey to the hidden costs and extra surprise charges. There are ways to avoid unnecessary fees that can come along while you’re traveling, so here are a few ways...
by Matt Sill | Oct 22, 2015 | News, Travel Guide, Travel News
When you purchased your airline ticket last week, you probably knew you paid some fees. But did you know about these? The Domestic Flight Segment tax, the Excise Tax of Kerosene (jet fuel), the September 11th Security fee, and, my personal favorite, the Domestic...
by ProBlog | Dec 30, 2014 | News, Tips & Tricks, Travel Guide, Travel News
The sad truth about the budget airlines is that they tend to charge extra for everything. You can get a cheap ticket, sure. But you’ll also have to pay extra for just about everything else. In some cases, you don’t get charged for luggage that fits under...
by Matt Sill | Jan 9, 2014 | Business Travel, Family Travel, News, Road Warrior, Tips & Tricks, Travel Guide, Travel News
Once again, airlines are charging their customers new fees in an effort to boost revenue. If you’re getting ready to roll your eyes, not so fast – once you hear some of the perks that accompany these optional fees, you may be more than willing to fork over the...