I first published this in 2002. What is still true? What is worse? Submit your proposed 2013 updates. Surely, “no full body scans” and “no pat downs” can fit in here somewhere. From December 2002: ****************************************************** Follow me on Twitter (@CharlesMcCool) and subscribe to this blog (click button in upper left corner) to be among the first … Continue reading
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Holiday Flying Tips: 8 Great Tips to AVOID Getting Bumped (2013)
So many people are flying in the next few days and weeks, I thought it would be valuable to re-run this holiday travel article. Originally published November 21, 2011. Welcome to the busiest travel period of the year. For most people, this is a stressful time and the act of traveling is a daunting task. This … Continue reading
Holiday Flying Tips: 8 Great Tips to INCREASE YOUR ODDS of Getting Bumped (2013)
Many people are flying in the next few days and weeks, I thought it would be valuable to re-run this holiday travel article. Originally published November 22, 2011. Welcome to the busiest travel period of the year. For most travelers, this is a trying time and getting there (and home) is a daunting task. The previous McCool … Continue reading
Taking Advantage of Travel Airfare Deals Not Near You
There was a recent airfare deal for flights between Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) California and Maui (OGG) at $188 roundtrip. It was a super low fare which quickly disappeared. You might hear about amazing airfare deals and wish you could book them–but you do not live close to the available airports. Well, that … Continue reading
Travel Tip: Save Money With Split Tickets AKA Split Fares (Revisited)
Many people are currently planning summer trips and I want to reintroduce the split ticket strategy which can save you loads of money. Recently, I have spoken to several people or read online about proposed itineraries with connecting flights. I have received or seen requests for flights to Alaska, Istanbul, Berlin, Sydney, Charlottetown (Prince Edward … Continue reading
12/12/12: Free Download of Winning the Airfare Game by Charles McCool
Wherever you are in the world today, it is 12/12/12 (or will soon be–or was yesterday). To celebrate this special “12” day, I am offering a FREE download. For the first time, my book, Winning the Airfare Game, is available in digital form. Admittedly, this FREE download is not a polished, perfect version of Winning … Continue reading
Are Entertainment Coupon Books Still Worth Buying?
This is a repost of a recent post. The information is important enough to repeat. Strongly consider buying Entertainment books for your upcoming travels during the next year. Entertainment books are now on sale online and in stores. Every year about this time (early to mid October), I want to hurry up and use a … Continue reading
Save 43% on Entertainment Books
I hope my previous post convinced you that Entertainment coupon books are still worth buying. Entertainment coupon books allow you to save hundreds or thousands of dollars (it is up to you!). My previous post showed you six ways to save money off the retail cost of a new Entertainment book. Well, I just purchased … Continue reading
Are Entertainment Coupon Books Still Worth Buying?
Every year about this time (early to mid October), I want to hurry up and use a bunch of my Entertainment book coupons. Most Entertainment book discounts expire on November 1–after which the next year’s edition is active. You see, Entertainment books have SO MANY discounts that it is impossible to use them all. On … Continue reading
McCool Travel Tip: Co-Terminals
You might already unknowingly use co-terminals in trip planning. It is worthwhile to check co-terminal flight options, as it will often provide you with better flights at lower prices. Below is an excerpt from my book, Winning the Airfare Game, published in 2001. Co-Terminals Using co-terminals[1] can result in lower airfares because airlines do not … Continue reading