Alexa Erickson

Newport Beach

Writer at Freelance

Head of Content at Dollar Flight Club

Travel and lifestyle writer. Let's go places, let's do things.

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10 Best Looking Classic Cars That Have Stood the Test of Time

2 months ago | msn.com | Alexa Erickson

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When to Choose Nonstop vs. Connecting Flights

Jan 2, 2025 | dollarflightclub.com | Alexa Erickson

What is the difference between nonstop flights and connecting flights? Nonstop flights travel directly from your departure city to your destination without any stops. Connecting flights include a layover at an intermediate airport before reaching your final destination. What is the difference between nonstop flights and connecting flights? Nonstop flights travel directly from your departure city to your destination without any stops.
Airfare Expert: 8 Little-Known Hacks for Saving on Holiday Flights

Dec 22, 2024 | gobankingrates.com | Alexa Erickson

December 22, 2024 4 min Read RicardoImagen / iStock.com Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Can 'Check-in Chicken' Get You Best Plane Seat for Free?

Dec 21, 2024 | newsweek.com | Alexa Erickson

Looking to bag a spacious plane seat without paying a fortune? A video showcasing a potential strategy for securing better seats on planes for free by checking in at the last possible minute has gone viral on TikTok. The clip, shared by user @cheapholidayexpert, has received over 113,000 views since it was posted on October 22. The footage features a woman detailing her approach to snagging prime seats on Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost airline.
The 30 cheapest places to fly in 2025, plus tips for snagging inexpensive flights - The Boston Globe

Dec 19, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Alexa Erickson

Travelers are obsessed with finding a deal. Whether they’re playing the points game or carefully tracking prices through sites such as Google Flights, Hopper, or the airlines themselves, there’s no end to the aviation bargain hunt. But a new survey from Dollar Flight Club, a travel membership service, is helping to make searching for cheap flights and destinations easier.
How To Turn 15 PTO Days Into 51 Vacation Days In 2025

Dec 18, 2024 | forbes.com | Alexa Erickson

More than half of Americans don’t use up all of their allotted vacation days, according to a survey from Expedia. But for the other half who don’t want to leave any unused PTO on the table or who are determined to maximize their vacation days in 2025, it’s time to start strategizing which days to request off in the upcoming year. The most common (and viral) PTO hack involves requesting days off around holidays to extend long weekends that are already built into the calendar.
Flying In 2025? Beat Rising Costs With These Expert-Approved Tips

Dec 18, 2024 | travelnoire.com | Alexa Erickson

Look ahead to 2025, travelers are bracing for a significant uptick in travel costs, particularly, airfare prices. According to reports by The Street, the American Express Global Travel Group has sounded the alarm. The company cites a perfect storm of increasing passenger demand and dwindling aircraft fleets due to production shortages at Boeing and Airbus. This combination will push ticket prices even higher.
Report: The Most Affordable Spring Break Destinations for Families 2025

Dec 17, 2024 | dollarflightclub.com | Alexa Erickson

Spring break is the perfect opportunity for families to recharge, explore, and make lifelong memories without overspending. Whether you’re looking for sunny beaches, snowy adventures, or vibrant cities, these best spring break destinations for families on a budget offer affordable flights, fun-filled activities, and tips to help you save even more.
Travel will be more expensive in 2025 — beat pricier airfares with these expert hacks

Dec 14, 2024 | nypost.com | Alexa Erickson

Could flights be more expensive? Travelers praying for relief from ongoing airfare inflation should instead brace for more turbulence — with ticket prices expected to soar even higher in 2025, experts warn. The American Express Global Travel Group blames a perfect storm of rising passenger demand and shrinking fleets as both Boeing and Airbus face production shortages, The Street reported.
Here's Your 2025 Cheap Flight Forecast

Dec 12, 2024 | travelpulse.com | Alexa Erickson

Calling all travelers looking for bargain flights in 2025: Consider this your essential guide to scoring a deal on plane tickets in the year ahead. This all-important information comes courtesy of Dollar Flight Club, which has helpfully poured over tens of thousands of data points, including historical airfare trends and real-time deals in order to come up with some very valuable insights about the cheapest places to fly domestically and internationally over the coming 12 months.