Geeky Things I Love: Flight Trackers


Updated 10/14/10 8:24 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Flight Trackers

Sure, in-flight WiFi may make us all feel like we're living in the future (hurry up, JetBlue!), but there's another plane-centric technology that I adore — especially right now. I'm waiting for my BFF to arrive in California from the East Coast and have been following her cross-country flight on a flight tracker. I'm partial to Apple's Flight Tracker widget on the dashboard, but most airlines Read more

Geek Tip: Use FlightStats for Detailed Arrival and Departure Info


Updated 10/10/07 6:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

Geek Tip: Use FlightStats for Detailed Arrival and Departure Info

Isn't it always the case that whenever you make it to the airport 2 hours before a flight, the flight is often delayed? Or you offer to pick someone up from the airport only to learn that his or her flight has been canceled? From my experience with flight info websites, I'd have to say that this one is by far the best—definitely saving you lots of airport headaches! With FlightStats you can get Read more

How-To: Continue Saving Travel Dollars After You've Booked and Paid


Updated 05/22/12 6:42 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get a Refund After You've Booked Your Hotel

Scouring for deals before you make your purchase is always smart, but you can save even more if you go the extra mile and get some money back after you've booked. Here are some savvy tips to get you more savings after you've forked up cash: Air Travel: You can save more money on air tickets if the price of the flight goes down. Get refunded the difference when you buy your ticket from airlines Read more

How-To: Save Money on Your Air Ticket After You Buy It


Updated 06/01/11 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Airlines That Refund Difference After the Price of Plane Tickets Drop

We're always looking for cheap air tickets in order to reduce costs before we make the purchase, but did you know that you can save even more money after your buy? Believe it or not, you can actually get refunded the difference if you buy your ticket from airlines like JetBlue or Alaska Airlines. However, some airlines will charge an extra fee because they will consider it to be changing Read more

Your One-Stop Guide For Saving on Holiday Travel


Updated 03/16/12 4:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Save on Holiday Travel

It's time to start scouting for deals and prepping for holiday travel (props to you if you've already done this!), before the prices start rising. Don't book your trip at the last minute, because the holidays are prime travel season, which means sky-high costs for airlines, car rentals, and hotels. Read on to find out the best ways to save on your upcoming holiday trip. Picking a Read more