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Divvy Up The Bags

You may have already figured this out.  If you are traveling and can check some bags for free either because the airline offers free checked bags like JetBlue or Southwest or you have an airline credit card that offers free checked bags, divvy up the bags amongst all the people traveling under your reservation, like […]

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First Checked Bag Free On JetBlue

When you fly JetBlue your first checked bag flies for free. Each checked bag must not exceed 62″ (157.5cm) in overall dimensions (ie. length + width + height) and must not exceed 50 pounds (22.73 kilos). If you are checking more than one bag, there is a $50 fee for checking a second bag and […]

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If You Have An Amex Platinum or Gold, Don’t Forget To Bring It To Pay For Baggage Fees

Recall that every year, American Express Platinum and Business Platinum card members receive up to $200 a year in statement credits when incidental fees, such as baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases, and airport lounge day passes, are charged by the airline to your Platinum card account.  In addition, with the American […]

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Hyatt To Launch Free Wi-Fi Access

Hyatt Hotels Corporation just announced that it plans to offer free Wi-Fi at all Hyatt hotels worldwide, regardless of booking method or loyalty program participation. Free Wi-Fi will become available to Hyatt guests around the world in February 2015. Travelers will be able to access free Wi-Fi on an unlimited number of mobile devices or […]

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