Nowadays, people expect to open the newspaper and read about how fuel prices are affecting flight prices. We expect the nightly news to be filled with stories of airlines going belly up, mergers, or terrorist attacks. After you see the same story a dozen times, it stops being news. Right? Well, for frequent airline travelers, its all news. So, here are a few tips to consider when choosing an airline.
Price is usually the biggest factor in deciding which airline you want to use. However, it pays to be smart about the pricing. Just because the ticket price may be a little higher, doesnt mean you shouldnt take the deal. For example, if you live near a small airport that can transport you to a larger airport for your connections, it may be smarter to pay the extra money to take the smaller plane near home than to drive to the larger one farther away. Will the cheaper price on the larger plane really save you money? How much will you spend to get to the larger airport? How much more aggravation will you have to endure? Is it worth it? If the savings is not substantial, pay the extra money to travel from your hometown airport to the larger one. You will be glad you...