This week, our Operations Manager, Carlos, shares the strange story of his accidental Hawaii Honeymoon… Enjoy!
It all started with a search for cheap flights to Hawaii while sitting on a couch in a friend’s living room. There happened to be a good deal for a round-trip flight from LA to Maui, and minutes later a group of 6 of us were weeks away from what would become my pre-wedding honeymoon trip.
Baggage Fees Explained
For those of us who travel on a regular basis, baggage fees are just a necessary evil. When these fees began approximately five years ago, it was in direct correlation to the rising costs of jet fuel. When the price per gallon for fuel jumped more than 40 percent in 2008, airlines knew that they could not sustain a profitable business without increasing their net gains.
Travelers dislike seeing higher ticket prices and comparison shop largely based on that metric, so instead of increasing the cost of buying a seat on the plane, airlines began adding extra fees. These fees include payment for increased legroom, making last-minute flight changes, fast-tracking through security lines, and purchasing upgraded in-flight meals. However, the most common, and possibly the most irritating, new fee was for baggage.
It is as American as apple pie and baseball to watch fireworks bursting into the air on July 4, and there are festivities scheduled that holiday in what seems like every city and town in the country. However, there are five cities that stand out.
The Transportation Security Administration is offering a program to eligible US citizens, flying from a US airport, that may make security checks run more efficiently. The TSA Pre✓™ is a security plan that will enable select frequent flyers to receive accelerated screening at participating airports. Specific lanes will be set up for expedited screening, and participants in the program can avoid some of the current security guidelines of the TSA.
As people plan their vacations and begin to make purchases for their trips, they ask themselves, “Do I need travel insurance?” The answer to this question has two answers, and they are “Yes” and “No.” Which one of these will depend on the type of trip you are planning, what you will need an insurance policy to cover and whether or not the insurance you are considering has adequate coverage for you.
Above and beyond all the advice below its wise to start with the questions;
