From the Air1 editorial team
Travel guides and flight tips
Straight, specific advice from people who book flights all day: how fares really work, what each airline includes, and how to make the airport painless.
Saving money on flights
When to book, which days to fly and how to read a fare.
Nonstop vs. Connecting Flights: When a Layover Is Worth It
How much a connection really saves, how long a layover should be, which hubs connect best and when to pay for the nonstop.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Red-Eye Flights: Pros, Cons and How to Survive One
Why overnight flights are cheaper, who they suit, and the seat, sleep and arrival-day tactics that make a red-eye work.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
How to Find Cheap Flights in 2026: 15 Strategies That Work
Practical, tested ways to pay less for airfare — when to book, which days to fly, how to use alternate airports, fare alerts and fare classes.
Updated Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Best Time to Book Domestic and International Flights
How far in advance to book for US domestic, Europe, Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean, plus the seasonal patterns that move fares up and down.
Updated Thursday, August 20, 2026
Airlines & fares
Fare families, baggage fees and what each airline includes.
Basic Economy vs. Main Cabin: What You Actually Get
Airline by airline, what basic economy takes away — seats, bags, changes, boarding, miles — and when the cheaper fare is worth it.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Airline Baggage Fees in 2026: What Each Carrier Charges
Checked and carry-on bag fees for American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Alaska, Spirit, Frontier and international airlines, with tips to avoid them.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Airports & security
Getting through the airport faster and choosing the right one.
Trip planning
Checklists and know-how for smoother trips.
Flight Delayed or Canceled? Your Rights Under US DOT Rules
What airlines owe you when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed — automatic refunds, rebooking, meals and hotels — and how to claim it.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Flying With a Baby or Toddler: The Complete Checklist
Lap infants vs. seats, car seats and strollers, documents, TSA rules for formula and milk, and a packing list for flights with children under 3.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
First International Trip? A Step-by-Step Checklist for Americans
Passports, visas and ETAs, phone plans, money, insurance, arrival logistics and what to do before, during and after your first flight abroad.
Updated Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Plan the trip, not just the flight
City guides with airports, transit, neighborhoods, weather and typical fares.
NY · United States
New York
Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
PR · Puerto Rico
San Juan
Caribbean beaches, no passport required
Mexico
Cancún
Caribbean water three hours from most of the US
Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
All-inclusive beaches on the Caribbean's east coast