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How 'behavioral economics' can help you save on airfare

Shopping for airfare is harder than ever, navigating add-on fees makes booking complex

Choosing between basic economy and regular economy fares and navigating add-on fees makes booking more complicated, and that’s no accident.

Summer travel is likely to remain hot, so book early

Avoiding the last-minute crunch could be the budget-savvy way to plan this year

Will weakening travel demand worldwide lead to lower prices and thinner crowds this summer? It’s not looking likely, according to travel experts.

When it makes sense to spend on travel brand loyalty

Ever since the first frequent-flyer programs, travelers have been racking up miles

Sticking with a single airline, hotel or rental car program comes with built-in limitations

Why you should avoid hoarding travel points or miles

Saving a million miles might sound impressive, but it’s often a poor financial decision

When it comes to travel rewards — those points and miles earned through airline, hotel and credit card programs — this conventional wisdom is turned on its head.

Is inflation affecting travel points and miles?

Inflation is having a surprising effect on airline miles and hotel points, here's why

What do higher travel fares mean for travelers' hotel points and airline miles?

Why booking travel on your phone is a bad idea

Online shopping, including travel shopping, has shifted from desktop to mobile devices

About 48 per cent of millennials ages 25-40 prefer using mobile phones for online shopping, compared with only 34 per cent of all shoppers globally.

The worst hidden travel fees and how to avoid them

Beware of fees on airlines, hotels, and vacation rentals - added onto booking price

A parade of add-on fees awaits any traveller trying to navigate the checkout process when it comes to airfare and hotel bookings, ballooning the final price. Experts call it ‘drip pricing’.

For summer travel deals, stay off the beaten path

Demand for travel returns to pre-pandemic levels just in time for peak travel season

The pandemic has reshaped how many travellers make plans.

Subscribe and travel: Get on board?

Some international airlines dip a toe into subscription waters. Here’s what it entails.

The subscription pricing model is trending in the travel industry: Here's what you should know about them

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