Travel Tips
4 articles on travel tips from New York City
The practical mechanics of a trip rather than the fare itself: packing so that the cheapest fare bucket stays cheap, using points and miles without needing a spreadsheet, and knowing what you are actually owed when a flight is delayed or cancelled. Most of these are the things that decide whether a cheap ticket stays cheap. A $79 fare with a $65 carry-on charge and a missed connection is not a $79 fare, and this is where we work through the difference.
Travel TipsBest Time to Book Flights from NYC: When Prices Are Actually Lowest
Airline pricing feels random, but it follows patterns you can exploit. Here is the data-backed guide to when to book, when to fly, and the seasonal windows that get you the cheapest flights from New York.
Travel TipsFlight Delayed or Cancelled from NYC? How to Claim Compensation
Your rights when a flight is delayed, cancelled, or overbooked — US DOT rules, EU261 for international trips, what you can claim, and step-by-step how to get refunds and compensation.
Travel TipsCarry-On Only: How to Pack for Any Trip and Beat Bag Fees
Traveling carry-on only unlocks the cheapest fares and skips baggage claim. Here is how to pack everything you need into a single bag — even for a week — plus the rules that keep budget fares actually cheap.
Travel TipsMiami vs Fort Lauderdale from NYC: Which Airport Is Cheaper?
Flying to South Florida from New York? Here is when Miami wins, when Fort Lauderdale is cheaper, and how to compare airfare, baggage fees, and ground transport like a pro.
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