Flying standby is a common enough practice, but what do you need to know about it?
How can you make sure that you actually get on a flight, as opposed to just ’standing by’ for one?
And which days are good days for flying standby, and which should be avoided?
Knowing the facts may make the difference between an un-ending layover and a short one.
So find out what you need to know about flying standby, after the jump …













With the summer months approaching, it can get more difficult to secure a campground in one of the United States’ national parks.
So what’s the difference between ‘ocean view’, ‘ocean front’, and ’steps from the beach’ when it comes to brochure language?
Upscale ski resorts like Colorado’s Aspen or Canada’s Banff are rarely inexpensive travel options — except in the summer.
Mother’s Day is around the corner (it’s not too late to order flowers—go ahead, we’ll wait …)
Before the advent of the federal highway system, Route 66 was a major artery to the west, running from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Santa Monica’s Pier on the Pacific coast.