You can now book flights and hotels with Euro Coin (EUROC) stablecoin on CheapAir.com. CheapAir.com now accepts Euro Coin as payment for flights and hotels Our commitment to supporting our community of cryptocurrency customers and the wider international crypto ecosystem is strong. We’re pleased to now accept Euro Coin tokens, which expands upon the journey we started years ago. In 2013, we first accepted Bitcoin for flight bookings and continue to work with crypto clients. CheapAir.com remains the only U.S. travel company that allows you to pay for your flights with digital currencies. We’re ..read more

You can now book flights and hotels with Polygon (MATIC) digital coins on CheapAir.com. CheapAir.com now accepts Polygon MATIC as payment for flights and hotels Our commitment to supporting our community of cryptocurrency customers and the wider international crypto ecosystem is strong. We’re pleased to now accept Polygon MATIC tokens, which expands upon the journey we started years ago. In 2013, we first accepted Bitcoin for flight bookings and continue to work with crypto clients. CheapAir.com remains the only U.S. travel company that allows you to pay for your flights with digital currencie ..read more

It’s no secret that flying can be challenging for everyone. But flying poses specific challenges for people flying with a hearing impairment or loss. Let’s look at some tips for the hearing impaired, including what the airlines do to help make your trip more manageable. Table of Contents Items to Pack for the Hearing Impaired Things to Do Before You Depart Things to Do at the Airport What to Know About the In-Flight Experience What Each Airline Does for the Hearing Impaired What are Your Rights as a Traveler with a Hearing Impairment 1. Items to Pack for the Hearing Impaired Especially when ..read more

In certain circumstances you may be eligible for a refund, but you’re probably going to need some proof from a doctor. Let’s look into this somewhat complicated question. Will the airline refund me if I am too sick to fly? In some cases, yes they will. Especially in light of what the last few years have been like, there are certainly some instances in which air travel is discouraged, if not outright forbidden. If you fall into any of these categories, you may have a case for a refund: You have a positive COVID-19 test You have a high fever or some sort of respiratory illness You just underwen ..read more

Do airlines seat families together for free? The short answer is “not all that often anymore.” But now one airline does promise to seat families together for free – United. But first, let’s look at how we got to the situation in which families have to pay for seats if they want to sit together. And we’ll also get into the nuts and bolts of other airlines seating families together. Why do families generally have to pay to get seats together? Why don’t airlines sit families together all the time? It’s not a policy directed at people with kids, but they do tend to take this one on the chin. Basi ..read more

A few weeks ago, an AITA Reddit thread blew up when someone took to the Interwebs to ask fellow users for some advice about an uncomfortable incident he had on a flight. He had recently been on a European flight and the person in front of him reclined their seat. To stay comfortable himself, he felt inclined to recline his own. That’s where things got tricky. The “tall” fellow behind him objected, and the recliner informed him if he needed the extra space he should have purchased extra leg room. The Internet had opinions. Many opinions – on both sides of the issue. We’re wondering what you thi ..read more

The airline industry is all abuzz with the news that United will purchase 100 787s from Boeing in a deal they’re saying is the largest purchase of commercial aircraft ever made in U.S. history. The United Dreamliner is a modernization and improvement in a few different ways. How will the 787 Dreamliner improve United’s responsible travel practices? First, the 787 is made with lighter weight composite materials, which, in addition to design and technology improvements, will provide 25% greater fuel efficiency than the older 767s and 777s they will replace. Some of the 767s are around 30 years o ..read more

Good luck! This week, Eagles, Chiefs, and let’s face it – general Super Bowl fans looking for the party, might still be hoping to get to Phoenix/Glendale for the big game. It’s going to be even more of a challenge since the Phoenix Open is also happening on the same weekend. And even though the two events take place on opposite ends of the Valley, loads of people will be coming to town, Having said that – here are some tips to consider. Play with your dates to get a better deal on Super Bowl airline tickets A lot of us are remote workers these days. Can you come to town a bit early and avoid s ..read more

When your flight’s about to depart, you know the drill. A flight attendant or the captain tells everyone to put their phones on “airplane mode.” And we mostly all do – with a minimum of fuss. After all, it’s a safety issue. Or is it? And if so, why is it? What’s the science? Why must we put our phones on “airplane mode” during a flight? One reason is pretty straightforward. The airlines need your attention during the safety and announcement portion of the flight. We all know that it’s tough to pull attention from someone using their cell phone. But more importantly, it’s a safety concern. Conv ..read more

If you’re a 49ers, Eagles, Bengals or Chiefs fan, you might have had your eyes on airline tickets to Phoenix for the last few weeks. If you have hopes of attending the Super Bowl, this post is for you. Even if you’re just planning to fly in for the party, here’s the nitty gritty on flights. How expensive were flights last year? Last year, airline tickets to Los Angeles from Cincinnati spiked 65% in the 5 days after Cincinnati was determined to be going to the Superbowl. That means that fares right now are on track to spike as soon as the teams are announced on Sunday. Here’s a couple of strate ..read more