airfares Archives - Stuck at the Airport

Fuel costs rise. Airfares & bag fees rise too.

04/10/26

Surging fuel prices tied to the Iran War are leading airlines to raise checked bag fees and and bring back fuel surchages to tickets. . It’s happening fast and is hard to keep track of. But here’s a quick rundown and links to the new fee charts for checked bags on U.S. airlines. Most carriers […]

Airlines

Travelers hunting harder for bargains

02/04/25

(This is a slightly different version of a story we first prepared for NBC News online) Consumers are looking for ways to travel on tighter budgets. Many are ditching first-choice options like flights for cheaper ones, like long-haul bus rides. Others are just staying home. It’s the latest sign that consumers are making tough choices […]

Getting around

What’s ahead for airlines & passengers in 2025?

12/12/24

What’s ahead for airlines? This week IATA, the International Air Transport Association, released its 2025 outlook, covering everything from the number of people expected to fly, to financial outlooks for the industry and the progress (or not…) on the industry’s goal of producing enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help airlines combat climate change. Here […]

Airlines

When is the best time to buy your airplane ticket?

09/12/23

A lot has changed when it comes to buying an airline ticket. You no longer need to go to an airline ticket office, wait in line, and buy a paper ticket. These days, airline tickets are almost exclusively purchased online. And the ‘when’ of buying an airplane ticket has changed too. Here’s a slightly different […]

Air Fare Deals

Airlines, tourist hot spots ready for return of International Travelers

10/31/21

(This is a slightly different version of a story we prepared for NBC News) Starting Nov. 8, the United States will begin welcming welcoming fully vaccinated international air travelers, under a new less restrictive set of Covid-19 regulations. The new rules require that, with very limited exceptions, non-U.S. citizens flying to the U.S. from more than […]

Air Travel

Tune-up tips for travelers

11/02/14

Even the savviest traveler can use a few new tricks each year, whether on the road for business or leisure. So here are some of the expert tips I gathered for a recent CNBC Road Warrior piece. Fly Frugally Before the end of the year, take inventory of your frequent flier miles. Claim credit for […]

Stuck at the airport

airfares

All the latest articles about airfares