Checked Bag Fees Cost US Airlines Millions
Although checked bag fees generate extra income for US airlines, this short-sighted policy could be costing them far more than they earn.
Tag: Flight Delays
My Frustrating Attempt to Claim EU261 Compensation from Iberia
Iberia owes me €400 (~AU$700) in EU261 compensation after delaying me over 12 hours. But the airline has stonewalled every attempt to claim this – and it has form in doing so.
The Tools & Apps in My Frequent Flyer Toolkit for 2025
Our overview shows the most useful websites, tools and apps for frequent flyers in 2025, including Flighty, Seats.aero, AeroLOPA and more.
Airlines, Please Stop Selling Ridiculously Tight Connections
Too many airlines are selling tickets with unrealistic connection times. These look good on paper, but can easily become inconvenient for passengers and costly for the airline… as I found out this week.
Qantas Carry-on Luggage Crackdown
Qantas is taking steps to stop passengers delaying flights by flouting its carry-on baggage limits and putting multiple bags in the overhead lockers.