Upgrade: Travel Better

"Living the First Class Life...at Coach Prices" is the motto for Upgrade: Travel Better. The blog is aimed at "the traveler looking to maximize comfort, style, and convenience, while getting a great deal," and what makes it so useful is that it focuses on "the mechanics of travel, seen from a consumer's point of view." There's no fluffy travel writing here. Instead, Upgrade: Travel Better focuses on deals (tips on finding discounted first-class fares, where to find cheap last-minute or emergency plane tickets), tips and advice (how to lounge in airports, how to avoid airport rental markups). Don't miss "Five ways to get an edge over other air travelers"--for example, try calling an airline's 800 number from the airport instead of waiting in a long line at the customer service desk.