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Finding Your Alaska Airlines Record Locator Booked on American Airlines

Finding Your Alaska Airlines Record Locator Booked on American Airlines

I’ve previously shared a handy tip for finding your OneWorld record locator booked on American Airlines. But what about an Alaska Airlines record locator booked on American Airlines? Alaska Airlines isn’t a part of any of the major airline alliances but they do partner with quite a few OneWorld carriers. Airlines may reference these as various terms: Record Locator. Booking Reference. Booking Confirmation Number.  When you are attempting to manage your booking or make seat selections, you’ll find that using your American…

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Book Your WOW Air Flight with the Kiwi.com Guarantee

Book Your WOW Air Flight with the Kiwi.com Guarantee

Interested in booking a journey to Iceland or Europe on one of WOW AIr’s ultra low fares? Worried about travel interruptions? Well now you can book your WOW Air itinerary on Kiwi.com and be covered by the Kiwi.com Guarantee. Other than high baggage and ancillary fees, the top complaint from fliers on an ultra-low cost carrier like WOW Air is the lack of support when things go awry: cancellations, weather, crew issues and more. When you fly a large network…

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Carry-On! 10 Easy Ideas for Ditching the Checked Bag

Carry-On! 10 Easy Ideas for Ditching the Checked Bag

This post was originally posted on woofd.com where Benjamin J Travel serves as a contributing blogger. woofd.com is a website maintained by a pack of volunteers that span across the globe. This website features articles by guys, for guys, on a range of topics; including but not limited to entertainment, fitness, health, travel, technology and more. I write this post as recovering over-packer; someone that used to check a 50 pound suitcase on just about every trip, no matter how long or short….

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Travel Secrets: How Do I Actually Find Cheap Flights?

Travel Secrets: How Do I Actually Find Cheap Flights?

If you follow along with me on this blog and via social media, you’ll know that I fly. A LOT. The top question I get over and over is “How Do I Find Cheap Flights?”. While I earn and burn lots of airline miles and award points, the nature of my travel requires me to purchase many tickets as well. In addition to getting creative with my schedule, I believe in traveling well but spending as little as possible. Here’s…

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24 Hour Promotion: Free Checked Bag on WOW Air to Iceland

24 Hour Promotion: Free Checked Bag on WOW Air to Iceland

How about a free checked bag on WOW Air to Iceland? Is Iceland on your travel to-do list? WOW Air is one of the most talked about airlines these days. They’re most known for their rapid expansion of dirt-cheap flights to Iceland and one-stop flights to the rest of Europe from the US. And while the low fares are enticing, only a small personal item is included in the base ticket fare. The baggage fees for overhead bin space and…

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New! Earn up to 3 Delta SkyMiles per Dollar with Lyft

New! Earn up to 3 Delta SkyMiles per Dollar with Lyft

After Uber partnered up with Starwood (SPG) to earn SPG points on purchase with Uber, Lyft has now found a major points partner for Lyft riders: Delta SkyMiles. You have a chance to earn up to 3 Delta SkyMiles per Dollar with Lyft! Per the email campaign from Delta & Lyft: Jetsetters, unite! As part of our partnership with Delta® SkyMiles®, you can now earn miles with every Lyft ride you take. Simply link your accounts and ride to your rewards….

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Quirks of Iberia Basic Fares and OneWorld Elite Status

Quirks of Iberia Basic Fares and OneWorld Elite Status

With just about airline around the world offering or getting ready to introduce “basic” fares, Iberia was early to the party on offering these fare bargains. Like most basic fares, Iberia Basic fares doesn’t include perks like checked bags, seat selections, or refunds. When planning our recent trip to Brussels, we booked a one-way cash ticket on Iberia from Madrid to Brussels. The cheapest option by far was the “Basic” fare which doesn’t include a checked bag. We were both going…

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One Tip for Breezing Through London Heathrow Security

One Tip for Breezing Through London Heathrow Security

For most travelers, the thought of a connection at London’s Heathrow airport doesn’t appear to be the most pleasant idea. As one of the busiest airports in the world, LHR is often prone to long lines, delays, and a few cranky passengers. Admittedly, I enjoy air travel far more than the average person but flying through LHR doesn’t have to a nightmare. The number one spot to get tied up is the security queues. And while this isn’t unique to…

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What’s In My Overhead Bin? Ben’s Travel Carry-On Essentials

What’s In My Overhead Bin? Ben’s Travel Carry-On Essentials

Traveling about 200,000 miles per year, there’s a lot of packing (and un-packing) in my routine. Over and over. Every trip is a little different from climates to occasions, but the majority of the time, my carry-on essentials are the same every time.   So what carry-on bag do I use?    Depending on the length of trip, I have three go-to carry-on bags in my closet. Each one well suited for a variety of trips. 1 Day Trips: Timbuk2 Command…

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Practical Santorini Travel: Tips & Inspiration

Practical Santorini Travel: Tips & Inspiration

We recently returned from a trip to Italy and Greece which included five days on the Greek island of Santorini. Santorini is one of the most desirable “bucket-list” destinations out there and it’s completely understandable. Postcard-perfect villages, colorful beaches, and captivating sunsets make Santorini an unforgettable destination. However, with all these wonderful aspects of Santorini, often comes large crowds and high prices. But fear not! Here are some practical Santorini travel tips to help you enjoy it more, spend a bit less, and avoid…

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Flying To Santorini Airport? A Few Handy Tips

Flying To Santorini Airport? A Few Handy Tips

Santorini Airport is a very small airport for this very popular holiday destination. Traffic is very seasonable as much of the island closes down during the winter. Sometimes smaller airports can be more efficient but unfortunately, that’s not the case with Santorini Airport. Santorini is a wonderful destination and I have no doubt you will love it. But just be prepared for a possibly frustrating airport experience at this tiny aviation hub. Our Arrival Experience at Santorini Airport On our recent…

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How-To Guide: Fitting More Travel On Your Calendar

How-To Guide: Fitting More Travel On Your Calendar

I’m a bit of a frequent traveler. I get a lot of questions from follower, friends, and family on how I travel so much. I’ve been asked if I’m unemployed or if I’ve won the lottery. Neither are true. I do have a day job and I travel and blog during my spare time.  Therefore, I wanted to create a “How-To Guide” for fitting more travel on your calendar, with some of my top schedule-maximizing ideas.  As I travel over 150,000…

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Booking Secrets: How to Find Your OneWorld Record Locator Booked on American Airlines

Booking Secrets: How to Find Your OneWorld Record Locator Booked on American Airlines

Traveler Question: How do I find my OneWorld Record Locator using my American Airlines Record Locator? I won’t be the first blogger to share this tip with you but it’s information that a lot of travelers are on the search for. For frequent American Airlines flyers like myself, I’m often booked into codeshare flights onto other OneWorld carriers’ flights, with or without AA flight numbers . This includes British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Qantas, and Royal Jordanian. Airlines may reference these as various…

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