A few months ago I had to make an “emergency” trip to Hawaii to attend a family function. I didn’t have the luxury of booking my trip with the recommended two-week notice and therefore was left with few low-price options. After spending hours on the Internet searching for a decent price, I finally gave up and started calling individual airlines to see what they could offer me. Surprisingly, I was quoted a first-class seat on Delta for about $400 less than a coach seat on American (using the same dates and the same departure and arrival cities). Was it just … Continue reading →