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Top 5 reasons why Airlines Are Failing Travelers: Your Survival Guide

Rob and Kerri Stuart Episode 168

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168 - Is airline travel getting worse — or does it just feel that way? In this episode of Travel Inspired, hosts and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart pull back the curtain on the top 5 ways airlines are failing travelers today — and give you the tools to survive (and even thrive) despite the chaos.

LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR VACATION

From fares that change by thousands of points in 60 seconds, to routes that vanish without warning, to cancellations that have become almost routine — airline travel has never been more unpredictable. Rob & Kerri share real stories from their own travel trenches, including booking 15 flights across three European river cruise trips, and the hard lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why airfare pricing is designed to confuse you — and how to outsmart it
  • The #1 rule for flying to a cruise (hint: never fly same-day)
  • Why Rob & Kerri almost never book round-trip international flights
  • How travel insurance can save your trip when airlines won't
  • Why your credit score is the real foundation of smart travel

Plus, a sneak peek at their next episode: the best travel credit card hacks for flights, and when to use points vs. cash.

Whether you're a frequent flyer or planning your first international trip, this episode is packed with practical strategies to take control of your travel — no matter what the airlines throw at you.

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