Meghan Coyle

They love to do that. And it also does mean, at least on the bright side, holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card can be much more valuable now as those cardholders will receive their first checked bag for free.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

Yeah, you know, so I'm low-key cringing saying this, but beginning October 1st, 2025, for flights from the U.S. and Canada, you won't pick a cabin class, no test. You will pick what's called a travel experience.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

I know it's true. Okay, so now with these changes, you'll choose from options including basic, classic, and extra. Extra is the new top tier fully refundable option. It has perks like priority boarding and more miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It does. Just wait for it. The Exeter gives you seven miles per dollar spent, which is more than the usual five. So that's good news. Heads up, though, you cannot book extra with Delta SkyMiles. And if you're flying basic, you're earning zero miles.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

It is pretty tough. You know, and this is part of a trend we're seeing lately where perks are being unbundled. Now, I will say I do not completely hate this trend because the good news is it means lower base airfares. If you're someone who doesn't care about priority boarding or miles, then this can be an opportunity to score a lower airfare.

Speaking of lower airfares, I do have some more good news for you. So as you notice, I track airfare fluctuation super closely every month. And this month was particularly fascinating. So we just got fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The report dropped in May, but it refers to April prices. Just keep that in mind.

Speaking of lower airfares, I do have some more good news for you. So as you notice, I track airfare fluctuation super closely every month. And this month was particularly fascinating. So we just got fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The report dropped in May, but it refers to April prices. Just keep that in mind.

Speaking of lower airfares, I do have some more good news for you. So as you notice, I track airfare fluctuation super closely every month. And this month was particularly fascinating. So we just got fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. The report dropped in May, but it refers to April prices. Just keep that in mind.

But as it turns out, April airfares are down 8% year over year. That is not something we usually hear. No, I know. And it's very shocking. And I am sympathetic to the many readers I talked to out there who say it feels like travel is more expensive than ever.

But as it turns out, April airfares are down 8% year over year. That is not something we usually hear. No, I know. And it's very shocking. And I am sympathetic to the many readers I talked to out there who say it feels like travel is more expensive than ever.

But as it turns out, April airfares are down 8% year over year. That is not something we usually hear. No, I know. And it's very shocking. And I am sympathetic to the many readers I talked to out there who say it feels like travel is more expensive than ever.

You look at these trends like we just talked about with Delta, where they're marketing the chance to, you know, select your own travel experience. And what it really is, is them trying to seduce you with a low fare only to get you to pay more once they have your attention.