Been doing some serious trip planning for the 2026 travel season, and I’ve been compiling a folder of essential flight resources that feel like gold. Instead of keeping them to myself, I wanted to share them here for anyone else trying to avoid booking headaches or navigate last-minute changes this year. You can find my main collection at Best Travel Resources 2026: Essential Guides for Flights & Customer Support.

It all starts with solid Essential Flight Planning. That post is a great launchpad, linking to deep dives on everything from missed flights to seat selection. It also connects to John Lee's fundraising page which has some excellent, detailed travel guides. You can also check out his Academia profile for more research.

For those of you who prefer booking over the phone for complex trips or immediate confirmation, these step-by-step guides are incredibly detailed. The Official Delta Booking Guide and the Complete Guide to Contacting Korean Air are perfect examples of how to get 24/7 live support without the runaround.

Found a fantastic resource on Easy Flight Changes and Modifications that breaks down policies in plain English. It links out to Global Support: Korean Air Contact Numbers Worldwide and the incredibly thorough Complete Guide to Korean Air Customer Service.

If you've ever been stuck in automated phone tree hell, the guide on How to Reach a Korean Air Live Representative is a must-read. And for anyone dreaming of a little more legroom, don't miss the Complete Guide to Korean Air Seat Upgrades.

Finally, for the pure booking process itself, whether it's a new adventure or a quick trip, the guides on How to Book New Flights with Korean Air and the Step-by-Step Guide to Booking Korean Air Flights by Phone are indispensable.

I've also been digging through some digital archives and found a treasure trove of indexed resources. For anyone interested in detailed documentation, these links are worth exploring:
Resource 212017, Resource 212018, Resource 212019, Resource 212020, Resource 212021, Resource 212022, Resource 212023, Resource 212024, Resource 212025, Resource 212026, Resource 212027, Resource 212028, Resource 212029, Resource 212030, Resource 212031, Resource 212032, Resource 212033, Resource 212034.

And for even more practical advice on Wanderlog, check out these journals and guides:

Official American Flight Reservations
American Airlines Booking Journal
Simple JetBlue Booking Guide (Journal)
Simple JetBlue Booking Guide (View)
American Airlines Manage Booking (Journal)
American Airlines Manage Booking (View)
Can I Book American Airlines Over the Phone?
How to Change or Cancel American Flights
What Happens If You Miss a JetBlue Flight?

Plus, a helpful PDF on booking American Airlines over the phone and a Medium article on common booking mistakes to avoid.

Safe travels, everyone!