Avelo Airlines continued its 2024 expansion by announcing 10 new routes and two new bases. North Carolina featured heavily in Wednesday’s announcement, with Avelo’s three destinations in the state combining to land seven of the 10 new routes. Avelo will add three new routes from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and two from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport…
Quick take: This is not a true premium economy seat. However, it may be worth paying extra to upgrade from economy — for the right price. Pros Low cash fares and award pricing Friendly, efficient service Quiet plane Cons A hard, narrow seat with limited recline Substandard food Slow, unreliable Wi-Fi Frankfurt-based airline Condor is…
One important aspect of maximizing the credit cards you carry is taking full advantage of the travel credits and other statement credits they may offer. It’s not uncommon to think “I’ll use that credit later,” thus delaying the use of your credits. However, if you have The Platinum Card® from American Express or The Business…
Alaska Airlines has started selling an $89 electronic permanent bag tag. The carrier’s pitch: “Now you can skip printing your bag tags in the lobby and tag your bag anytime, anywhere — directly from the Alaska Airlines mobile app.” It sounds handy. But what exactly is an electronic bag tag, and do you need it?…
Capitol One offers an expansive suite of personal cards, some of which are at the top of our lists, but the issuer also offers a family of cards made for businesses. These cards are known as the Spark cards, and they earn cash back or Capital One miles. You can currently apply for six Spark…
It’s the best of times; it’s the worst of times. You arrive at a new destination far from your home, full of the promise of new discoveries. However, it’s also in a new time zone, many hours removed from your usual schedule. Even though you want to get out and explore, your body often has…
Executives from five major U.S. airlines are set to be grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill over those pesky add-on fees that regularly cause passengers to pay far more than the base price of a plane ticket. A Senate subcommittee will hear testimony from leaders of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and…
If you could take unlimited cruises for a year for a flat fee, would you? Adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages seems to think so. Virgin will allow travelers 21 and older to hop on and off an unlimited number of cruises for a whole year, with destinations ranging from the Caribbean and the Bahamas to…
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. As the sun begins to set on 2024, time is running out to qualify for elite status. Even the best of us make mistakes calculating elite mileage accruals; therefore, if you find yourself a few hundred dollars or a couple of flight segments off of your targeted status, you…
If you’re looking to travel over the holiday period or early next year, there are currently some great discounts available on car rentals for Travel Tuesday. Not only can you save money on the rental itself, but you could also further maximize your purchase for bonus points if you use the correct shopping portals or…