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The BEST and WORST U.S. Airlines, Ranked by Delays, Cancelations, and On-Time Arrivals

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One of the biggest travel decisions you’ll have to make when planning your next vacation is how you’re going to get to your destination. Will you drive? Fly? Take a Doom Buggy? (We wish that last option were more practical.)

Let’s fly to Disney World

If you do choose to fly, that opens up an entirely new question — which airline will you choose? To help with that dilemma, we’ve found a ranking of the BEST and WORST airlines in the United States, ranked by the delays, cancelations and on-time arrivals. [Read more…]

NEWS: Experts Predict Flights Will Get CHEAPER in 2024

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Is it just me, or is planning and booking flights one of the most STRESSFUL parts of any vacation?

Southwest airplane

The stress starts long before you actually head to the airport, as you’ll need to scope out the best dates to fly and pay for said flights in advance. Speaking of paying for flights…that can truly be the worst part! The good news is that airfare seems to be getting cheaper, and one news outlet has an idea why. They also think that flights could continue to get cheaper. Let’s talk about it!

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We’re Reviewing 12 VIRAL Snacks from the Disney World of Gas Stations

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It’s widely known as the “Disney World of Gas Stations” for a reason.

Buc-ee’s

Yes, we’re here today to talk about Buc-ee’s! The iconic gas station was once a Texas-exclusive, but is now spreading like wildfire all over the southeast. What makes it so iconic, you ask? Well, for one — it’s HUGE. In true Texas fashion, it’s bigger than all its competitors and boasts over 100 gas pumps at most locations, car washes, roomy and clean restrooms, and so much food, snacks, and merchandise that it’s almost overwhelming. The chain has gone viral in recent years for the food, and while we’d had a few things here and there on roadtrips, we felt it was time to do an actual REVIEW now that a Buc-ee’s is being built in Central Florida.  So, put on your stretchy pants, fasten your seatbelts, and let’s go to Buc-ee’s!

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Southwest Airlines Customers Need To Check Their Inbox RIGHT NOW!

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Southwest Airlines is a favorite when it comes to low fares and great service.

Let’s fly!

Well, the service is usually great. Southwest has taken quite a bit of heat recently — starting with the mass cancellations that ensued throughout the holiday season in 2022. With those cancellations in mind, we got a bit of a flash back over the past weekend when we were faced with LOTS of delays and cancellations when traveling with Southwest. Let’s talk about it!

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NEWS: Budget Airline REMOVES Route to Orlando Airport

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Booking flights is one of the most dreaded aspects of traveling — aside from actually flying. 

If you’re traveling to Orlando soon, listen up!

It’s expensive, it’s hard to know whether you booked the right time to fly and got the best possible seats, and that’s before you even have to step foot in the airport. A lot of folks rely on airlines like Spirit for budget-friendly fares and ease with booking. However, for those who rely on Spirit Airlines to get to Disney World, there will now be one less route.

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It Could Get EASIER to Travel With a Popular Airline Soon!

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For a lot of folks, booking flights is one of the most DREADED aspects of planning a vacation.

Flying can be stressful!

It’s expensive, can be confusing, and that’s only the beginning. It doesn’t include the drive to the airport, checking your bags, making it through security, and then finally boarding the plane. Oh, and then there are always delays and cancellations that you have to consider. Yikes. Well, one airline is making it EASIER to fly with them. Here’s how!

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Southwest Airlines Just Announced 3 NEW Routes!

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When it comes to fan-favorite airlines with affordable fares, Southwest is at the top of the list for many.

Sunset on a Southwest plane

With seemingly countless domestic flights, Southwest can be an easy choice for a lot of travelers. Things are about to get even more convenient, though, as Southwest has announced MORE seasonal flights that will be available this fall. Let’s talk about it!

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NEWS: Federal Judge BLOCKS Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways Merger

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The airline industry has been a hot topic over the past few years.

Airlines are a hot topic!

From the pandemic affecting travels, to the mass Southwest cancellations that led to a Senate hearing, to the ongoing pilot shortage, it’s safe to say that major airlines seem to always be in the headlines. Now, though, two popular airline choices are in the news now that a federal judge has blocked a major step forward. Let’s talk about it!

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NEW Nonstop Flight Under $50 Is Coming to the Orlando Airport

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Somehow, we’re already more than halfway through 2023, and that means that many of you are either planning your holiday travels, and maybe even your spring break vacations. 

Are you already planning your early 2024 travels?

Whatever the case, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) has announced a NEW flight that will make traveling much easier for a select few of you. Let’s talk about it!

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A “Tsunami of Pilot Retirements” Could Devastate the Airline Industry

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Flights can be expensive, confusing, frustrating, and exhausting all at once. From finding a flight to book to navigating the airport to boarding the plane, to FINALLY arriving at your destination and finding your luggage at baggage claim — it’s a big deal that consumes a lot of time and money.

Orlando International Airport

Since the pandemic, flights have grown even more frustrating and expensive for many, with travel mandates, increased ticket prices, and limited airline and airport staff. One of the worst situations to date was Southwest’s cancelation of thousands of flights in December 2022, which they ultimately admitted was due to a lack of staffing and resources that led to unpreparedness in winter weather. But now, another huge problem may be coming soon.

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