Ed Perkins

Ed Perkins on Travel: But When They Don’t …

If something goes wrong during a trip, travelers are not always guaranteed compensation.

Travel October 8, 2024
‘Best’ Frequent Flyer Program: Myth and Reality

There may be lists that tell you which best frequent flyer program is best but that doesn't make ...

Travel October 1, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Crazy Fees

Rental companies have to pay a number of fees to keep business going.

Travel September 24, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: DoT and Frequent-Flier Miles

The Department of Transportation is asking airlines to be more transparent.

Travel September 10, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Lounge Logic—or Lunacy?

Travel lounges are catching on, but does it take away the novelty?

Travel September 4, 2024
Tracking Fall Foliage: 2024

In most of the United States and Canada, you needn't travel far to enjoy fall color.

Travel August 27, 2024
Travel: Oktoberfest 2024

There are plenty of other options if you are excited for Oktoberfest but feel unsure about flying the ...

Travel August 21, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Final Rule for Delays and Cancellations

Significant flight delays will give us a right to a full refund from the airline or travel agency ...

Travel August 13, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Finally—No-fee Family Seating

Families can finally sit together on an airplane.

Travel August 6, 2024
The Status of Status Fares

Airlines don't offer deals like they used to. But trains still have some perks to look for.

Travel July 30, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Avoiding an Airline Mess

Sometimes airlines run into issues that cause delays but most airlines promise to make up for some of ...

Travel July 23, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Easing Airport Woes

For a fee, travelers can skip the lines and enjoy airports lounges.

Travel July 16, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Summer Car Rental Checklist

Your regular auto insurance may cover rental car collisions.

Travel July 9, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: The Off-Target Insurance Sell

Travel insurance will not prevent disasters on your trip, it will only compensate you money should something awful ...

Travel July 2, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: The Ultimate Cruise

A repositioning cruise could be the answer to finding a sweet deal.

Travel June 26, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Do Frequent Flyer Programs Need Regulation?

There are people unhappy with frequent flyer programs but there isn't much being done to regulate them.

Travel June 19, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: ‘Half the Fun’ Broken, No Fix

Most of the fun takes place when we arrive at the destination. Traveling and airport security are not ...

Travel June 11, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Sorry, No Room, No Car

Sometimes hotels and car rental services are not able to honor your reservation.

Travel May 29, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: New Rules and Law

Before the end of the year, you'll have a legal right to a full fare refund if your ...

Travel May 22, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Will Supersonic Travel Return? Should You Care?

Boom Supersonic Transport is fast but with high fuel consumption, flights are very expensive.

Travel May 15, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Amtrak’s Surprise

A promising new long-haul train from Amtrak assures on time arrivals on trips between Chicago and the Twin ...

Travel May 7, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: New Rules—What They Mean

If the airline delays or cancels your flight and it doesn't offer a solution to your liking, you ...

Travel May 2, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Solo Travel—Difficult but Improving

The travel industry is slowly making prices fair for true solo travelers.

Travel April 23, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Travel Scams—Anything New?

Hotels are not the only places that have hidden fees.

Travel April 17, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: Flyer Programs Really Are Getting Worse

Detailed research proves that frequent flyer programs have, on average, lost value over the last five years.

Travel April 10, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: What’s With the Airlines?

Big and small airlines are tweaking fares to meet changes in demand.

Travel April 3, 2024
Ed Perkins on Travel: European Trains Summer 2024

Some European countries have banned short haul flights, so trains will likely become part of your next trip ...

Travel March 26, 2024