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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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Airfare Promotion: 30% Off WOW Air Flights to Tel Aviv

Airfare Promotion: 30% Off WOW Air Flights to Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv and Israel near the top of your travel to-do list? Well this morning, WOW Air released a 24 hour promotion, offering 30% off WOW Air flights to Tel Aviv with the promo code WOWTELAVIV. Booking must be done by July 31, 2017. Per the email campaign from WOW Air: Soak up the sun by the Mediterranean Sea, visit world renowned museums, explore inspiring historic sites and enjoy the vibrant Tel Aviv nightlife in one of the most visited…

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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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Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic 747 Premium Economy | London Gatwick to Las Vegas

Trip Report: Virgin Atlantic 747 Premium Economy | London Gatwick to Las Vegas

After a very nice holiday in Europe, it was time to had back to Texas. We had booked ourselves from London Gatwick to Las Vegas on Virgin Atlantic. I was curious to review the Virgin Atlantic 747 Premium Economy. The Queen of the Skies is quickly disappearing from fleets around the world and at the time of writing, Virgin Atlantic has shifted all of their 747s to their Gatwick base. Because I love the 747 upper deck, I specifically booked our…

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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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