All Ed Perkins on Travel Content

• The Truth About Consolidator Fares
  November 9, 2011 9:36 am
  Travel expert Ed Perkins dispels common myths and misconceptions about consolidator fares, and provides guidelines for buying such tickets. read more
• Put the Phone Camera to Use and Avoid Headaches
  November 2, 2011 9:05 am
  These days, when so many wireless phones have cameras, documenting a potential problem is easy. Yes, that phone can sometimes save you real money: When in doubt, take a picture. read more
• Priceline Made Easy? New Tool Helps Secure Best Price
  October 20, 2011 7:45 am
  Ed Perkins on a new website, and a few new tools, that make "blind buying" a piece of cake. read more
• New Security Initiative Raises Many Questions
  October 16, 2011 10:21 pm
  Big changes are in the offing at the TSA. But will a new initiative fix the problems ... or just add to them? Ed Perkins takes a serious look at the future of airport security. read more
• Ed Perkins on Travelocity, VoucherCodes.com Flash Sale Offerings
  October 7, 2011 9:51 am
  Our longtime consumer advocate has mostly positive things to say, but with one big caveat. read more
• Free Flights? Award Upgrades? Don't Count on Them for Much Longer
  October 3, 2011 9:20 am
  United's MileagePlus and Continental's OnePass will officially merge soon, but the "program tweaks" that come with it portend even greater frustration ahead for ordinary travelers. read more
• Google's New Airfare Search System
  September 21, 2011 1:31 pm
  It's no surprise that the powerhouse company that processes over one billion online search requests per day, and has in its possession the recently acquired airfare search system, is delving deeper into the air world. Ed Perkins breaks down Google's new Flight Search? read more
• How to Score a Refund on a Nonrefundable Ticket
  September 20, 2011 12:38 pm
  Airlines are tweaking their schedules far more often than ever before. Inconvenient? Sure. But there's also a significant upside to all this upheaval, writes Ed Perkins. read more
• Beware of Phony Discount Claims
  September 10, 2011 7:07 am
  Never accept a claim of a discount or percent-off at face value, writes Ed Perkins, because no one is actually policing those claims. Find out what you should be doing to make sure those discounts deliver real savings. read more
• What to Do If a Hurricane Threatens Your Trip
  August 30, 2011 3:55 pm
  You can't plan for Hurricane Irene any more, but the hurricane season is just beginning and you can plan for the next one. Ed Perkins tells you how to "stay in charge" of your cancelation rights the next time a storm threatens to disrupt your plans. read more
• New Consumer Rights Virtually Worthless?
  August 24, 2011 10:09 am
  The DOT's new consumer rules are "far from adequate," writes expert columnist Ed Perkins. But another less-heralded protection is likely to have a much bigger impact. Find out why. read more
• Shop the Flash Sites - But Carefully
  August 17, 2011 2:46 pm
  Flash sales are the current big thing in travel deals. You have a very short time to buy the deal, but it's usually good over several weeks to months. And some of the deals are really good, though with some caveats. read more
• One Giant Leap for Travel Search? Big Improvements Are on the Way
  August 15, 2011 10:32 am
  If you haven't been paying attention to the latest changes happening in the world of travel search, you're missing some giant leaps forward. Travel expert Ed Perkins weighs in on significant advancements being made by several major search sites. read more
• Flash Sale Websites Going Strong
  August 3, 2011 6:40 pm
  With no end in sight, Ed Perkins updates his listing up to more than a dozen flash sale sites. As long as the suppliers are willing to offer cut-rate prices, keep seeking the deals. read more
• Two New Airline Credit Cards With Major Perks
  August 22, 2011 3:25 pm
  American and United have announced new credit cards that earn mileage in the sponsoring line's frequent flyer program. Ed Perkins reviews them both. read more
• Ed Perkins: Buy a Ticket, Price Drops - Can You Recoup?
  July 27, 2011 9:52 am
  Consumer travel expert Ed Perkins weighs in on the elusive "best price guarantee" and lays out your options for snagging a (partial) refund. read more
• More Airline Tricks and How to Avoid Them
  July 14, 2011 12:00 am
  All tickets are not created equal. Ed Perkins shows you how to deal with air travel problems you never imagined you could have. read more
• Should You Transfer or Keep American Express Points?
  July 7, 2011 12:00 am
  If you're sitting on a batch of American Express Membership Rewards points, two key deadlines are approaching. read more
• Private Sale Websites Are Growing Fast
  June 30, 2011 12:00 am
  Discounts from advertised rates are usually around 30 percent, but occasionally go much higher. The purchase window is usually no longer than a week and sometimes even shorter. read more
• JetBlue Adds New Perk, New Fee
  June 24, 2011 9:16 am
  Expert Ed Perkins says that as long as airlines can dream up new fees, they'll add new fees. And they'll probably try to figure out new ways to merchandise the old fees, too. read more
• Taming High Destination Costs
  June 16, 2011 3:18 pm
  You've snagged a great deal for your trip, now your challenge is to tame the day-to-day costs of living, sightseeing, and entertainment wherever you're heading. Ed Perkins offers suggestions on how to cut costs once you've arrived. read more
• Expedia Ties Up With Groupon - Are More Good Deals Coming?
  June 9, 2011 10:23 am
  Expedia clearly wants to strengthen its position as a primary "go-to" source for all things travel, and Groupon's coupons add another option for consumers. read more
• Are Mobile Devices Now Travel Essentials?
  June 2, 2011 12:00 am
  Smartphones have quickly established an extremely important place in the overall scheme of travel. Ed Perkins shows you how to use your device more productively. read more
• Travelers' Rights in Europe
  May 31, 2011 10:39 am
  If you're heading for Europe this summer (which many of you will do, despite high airfares) you should know that you have quite a few rights, including some that are better than those you enjoy here at home. read more
• Best Economy-Class Seats, Worst Airline Fee Scam
  May 20, 2011 9:12 am
  As long as the traveling public buys by price over other factors, Ed Perkins says, you'll get the smallest seats and highest fees airlines think they can give you. read more
• Airline Quality Ratings: Can You Trust Them?
  May 17, 2011 10:07 am
  A new report ranks the best&mdash;<em>and worst</em>&mdash;U.S. carriers. But don't believe it, warns Ed Perkins. read more
• Rule 240 Making a Comeback?
  May 19, 2011 9:08 am
  The "holy grail" of airline consumer protections may be on its way back, reports Ed Perkins. Plus, find out which four carriers already adhere to its protections. read more
• The Truth About Airline Fuel Surcharges
  May 13, 2011 10:19 am
  Everything you've heard about fuel surcharges is "rank idiocy," says Ed Perkins. Here's how to sniff out the <em>real</em> price on your next flight. read more
• Frontier Lowers Change Fee
  May 2, 2011 9:35 am
  Add Frontier to the very short list of U.S. airlines that are trying not to gouge you to the maximum with fees. read more
• Renting a Car in Europe - What's New?
  April 7, 2011 12:00 am
  Driving a rented car is a great way to tour Europe's small towns and countryside. It's still an ideal choice, but you have to be more careful than ever to avoid potential traps and gouges. read more

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