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 … Read more
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Frequent Flyer Programs
The following section about Frequent Flyer Programs is from my book Winning the Airfare Game. It was written over 12 … Read more
Save Money With Split Travel Reservations
Sometimes I am surprised that old tricks still work–to find lower airfares, hotel rates, and other travel deals. I recently … Read more
Holiday Travel Tips: 8 Great Tips to INCREASE YOUR ODDS of Getting Bumped
For most travelers, air travel is frustrating and getting there (and home) is a daunting task. Another McCool Travel article listed … Read more
Holiday Flying Tips: 8 Great Tips to AVOID Getting Bumped
During busy travel periods, getting there (and home) is a daunting task. This post will list a few ways to maximize … Read more
Travel Tip: Find Cheap Fares With Multi-City Flights
Twenty years ago (20!), I learned of a strategy to find cheaper fares for many trips. It was 1991, just … Read more
Finding Cheap Fares With Kayak Explore
One of my favorite resources for finding cheap air fares on the internet is Kayak.com. The two Kayak features I use … Read more
Finding Cheap Fares With Kayak Buzz
One of my favorite resources for finding cheap airfares on the internet is Kayak.com. The two Kayak features I use … Read more
Travel Tip: How to Change Non-Changeable Airline Tickets
Here are some of my experiences and thoughts about making changes to nonrefundable and nonchangeable airline tickets. How to Change … Read more
Travel Tip: 8 Great Ways to Learn About Your Family History on Trips
On many of my trips, I intentionally visit places to research my family history. I have been an avid amateur … Read more
McCool Travel Tip: Add-on Fares
Finding cheap flights requires more than just “asking” Kayak or Priceline. Kayak and Priceline—and other booking websites—are merely tools for … Read more
McCool Travel Tip: Open Jaw Flights
Do you know about open jaw flights? Open jaw flights are a great way to save money and have more … Read more