Posted: 3/27/2024 | March 27th, 2024 Italy’s second-largest city is best known as the fashion and design capital of the world, drawing millions of visitors each year. There’s also a ton of history here too (the city used to be the capital of the Western Roman Empire). And, shortly, Milan will take center-stage on the…
Though it is normal and fun to document our travels on social media, sharing too much information can lead to identity theft. For example, a 26-year-old man was arrested last week after posing as another passenger to board a Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket. The nefarious traveler was able to board the plane…
As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover – and the same phrase can be applied to a credit card’s annual fee. Take the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, for instance. While this premium rewards card sports a $395 annual fee (see rates and fees), several ongoing valuable perks help…
United Airlines is making a change that should improve the passenger experience on some of its smallest jets. The airline is beginning installation of new, larger overhead bins on dozens of its Embraer 175 aircraft, the Chicago-based carrier announced Tuesday. The changes will mean more space for passengers’ full-size, rollaboard carry-on bags — even on…
March 26, 2024 • 3 min read Earn up to 500 bonus Delta SkyMiles with this Starbucks offer The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our…
We love transferable credit card points here at TPG. The ability to transfer your rewards to a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs at a moment’s notice provides valuable flexibility to maximize your travel. You’re not locked into a single redemption scheme as you plan your trips. If you can’t find the seats…
After almost 20 years in court, the two largest credit card issuers have reached an agreement with retailers and merchants to lower interchange fees. Interchange — or “swipe” — fees are the charges that the retailer pays when you, as a consumer, use your credit card to make a purchase. They average 2% of the…
Spirit Airlines continues to rearrange its network with the addition of nine new routes. The Miramar, Florida-based carrier quietly loaded a slew of new flights over the weekend, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. (The airline did not issue a press release along with these new routes.) CIRIUM…
If you’ve watched the news at any point over the past several years, it’s likely you’ve seen disturbing stories about cruise ship norovirus or COVID-19 outbreaks and passengers “falling” overboard. Combine that with reports of sexual assault and fistfights, and it’s no surprise you might be wondering whether cruise ships are safe. Here, I’ll address…
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, two cruise lines are in search of alternate ports where their ships can dock when their current voyages conclude. What happened In the early hours of March 26, a cargo ship leaving the port of Baltimore hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge,…