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Why Airline Ticket Prices Change Every 10 Minutes
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Why Airline Ticket Prices Change Every 10 Minutes

You checked a fare, looked away, and it jumped $80. Here is exactly how airline revenue management systems work and what it means for how you book flights.

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Paul Rivier·16 May 2026·6 min read
Southwest's Free Checked Bag Is Gone: What It Means for Every Traveler
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Southwest's Free Checked Bag Is Gone: What It Means for Every Traveler

Southwest ended its 50-year free bag policy in 2025. Here is what the new baggage fee structure looks like, who is affected, and how it changes the math on booking Southwest.

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Paul Rivier·9 May 2026·4 min read
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Again: What Happens to Your Ticket Now
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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Again: What Happens to Your Ticket Now

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in 2024-2025. Here is exactly what happens to existing bookings, refunds, and what passengers should do right now.

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Paul Rivier·9 May 2026·4 min read
Summer 2026 Airfare Forecast: Which Routes Are Expensive and Where Deals Still Exist
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Summer 2026 Airfare Forecast: Which Routes Are Expensive and Where Deals Still Exist

A route-by-route airfare forecast for summer 2026. Domestic peaks, transatlantic pricing, budget carrier alternatives, and where the last deals are hiding before July prices lock in.

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Paul Rivier·9 May 2026·5 min read
The Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World in 2026 (Data Analysis)
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The Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World in 2026 (Data Analysis)

Which routes experience the most turbulence in 2026? Data from atmospheric research and pilot reports identifies the most consistently rough corridors and why certain routes are more turbulent than others.

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Paul Rivier·9 May 2026·7 min read
The Worst Airfare Gouging Routes in the US: Where You're Paying Too Much in 2026
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The Worst Airfare Gouging Routes in the US: Where You're Paying Too Much in 2026

Some US routes have minimal competition and consistently elevated fares. Data analysis identifying the routes with highest average fares per mile, lowest carrier competition, and where travelers have the fewest alternatives.

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Paul Rivier·9 May 2026·7 min read
Your Right to a Full Refund for a Cancelled Flight: The 2026 DOT Rules
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Your Right to a Full Refund for a Cancelled Flight: The 2026 DOT Rules

If your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed, US law now requires airlines to issue automatic cash refunds. Here is exactly what triggers the right and how to claim it.

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Paul Rivier·2 May 2026·6 min read
Airfare Outlook 2026: Will Flights Get Cheaper This Year?
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Airfare Outlook 2026: Will Flights Get Cheaper This Year?

A data-driven look at where airfares stand in 2026, what the Iran conflict has done to global flight prices, and whether travelers can expect relief before the end of the year.

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Paul Rivier·3 April 2026·9 min read
The Safest Airlines in the World in 2026
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The Safest Airlines in the World in 2026

Which airlines have the strongest safety records in 2026? We analyse data from AirlineRatings.com and JACDEC to identify the carriers that consistently lead on safety.

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Paul Rivier·31 March 2026·5 min read
How the Iran War Is Disrupting Global Air Travel
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How the Iran War Is Disrupting Global Air Travel

Since US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, over 46,000 flights have been cancelled, airspace across eight countries has closed, and fares on key routes have surged by up to 560%.

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Paul Rivier·29 March 2026·7 min read
Safest Air Routes in the Middle East Right Now
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Safest Air Routes in the Middle East Right Now

With Gulf airspace closed or restricted across eight countries, we break down which airports are still operating, which routes are reliable, and what travellers need to know before booking.

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Paul Rivier·29 March 2026·8 min read
Dubai International Airport: The World's Busiest Airport in 2026
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Dubai International Airport: The World's Busiest Airport in 2026

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has overtaken Atlanta in 2026 to become the world's busiest airport, handling 95.2 million passengers in 2025 and closing in on 100 million in 2026.

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Paul Rivier·29 March 2026·5 min read