Archive by category: Airfare Tips & Flight DealsReturn
The Traveling Professor answers 20 common questions about booking airfare, including when to buy international flights, how to find better fares, whether to book directly with airlines, how to use miles wisely, and how to avoid costly airfare mistakes.
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Bulkhead seats look tempting on airline seat maps, but The Traveling Professor explains why this popular “upgrade” may not be worth the extra cost.
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Learn how buying an extra empty airline seat can make long flights more comfortable without the high cost of first class. This smart travel hack gives couples and solo travelers more space, more comfort, and often significant savings.
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Discover almost useless but endlessly entertaining facts about flying, from the William Shatner seat to hidden cabin triangles, quirky airline traditions, and surprising safety details most travelers never notice.
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Flight delays and cancellations are frustrating, but travelers don’t have to feel powerless. By booking directly with airlines, acting quickly, investing in travel insurance, understanding your rights, and staying calm, you can take control of the situation and minimize travel disruptions like a seasoned pro.
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The Traveling Professor shares smart, money-saving tips for booking international airline tickets. Learn why booking directly with airlines, being flexible with airports and routes, buying extra seats for comfort, and skipping booking myths can lead to better deals. Discover how to fly smarter, cheaper, and more comfortably on your next global adventure.
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In April, we published our wildly popular post, "5 (Almost) Useless Facts About Flying". Today we are here to tell you more about some more things you may or may want to know when you fly.
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Welcome to the crazy world of booking airfares. In this blog post, The Professor gives you 5 great tips for booking airfares.
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Some strategy is needed when purchasing international airfare. How far in advance should international airfare be purchased? Are there special situations when purchasing with award miles? When can I get the lowest price for international airfares. All that is covered in The Professor's airfare blog post.
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Professor Steve Solosky shares five quirky, little-known facts about air travel—like what “departure time” really means, how to lift armrests, and why meal orders differ by flight direction—all with his signature humor and practical insight for travelers.
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Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, is the founder of Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, operating since 2009. A former college professor and author of The Traveling Professor’s Guide to Paris, Steve has planned and led small group tours throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and beyond. His travel expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, WCBS Radio, and The New York Times Travel Show.

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