San Diego is about to get another nonstop connection to Europe. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced Tuesday that it would add nonstop service from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) beginning May 8, 2025. This new thrice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on a 275-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner….
Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash Card overview The Signify Business Cash℠ Card by Wells Fargo has no annual fee and earns a flat 2% cash-back rate on purchases, making it a solid choice for businesses looking for simplicity. However, it doesn’t offer bonus categories or ways to maximize redemptions, so those who want more perks…
A free $140 gift card, $100 in onboard credit and the complimentary help of a travel agent, just for booking a cruise I was planning to purchase anyway? Sign me up! (Or, rather, ask my parents if I can use their Costco account to book the sailing since they’re already members.) I’ve known about Costco…
Holland America is out with yet another epic Alaska itinerary that is unlike anything we’ve seen before. The 18-night “Great Bear Rainforest and Alaskan Explorer” voyage, as the line is calling it, will bring an extended sailing up the coast of Alaska to small towns that most cruise lines never visit. It will also include…
Aeromexico Rewards (formerly Club Premier) may not be the first loyalty program on most travelers’ radar, but it has a lot of potential. With the U.S. legacy carriers adopting revenue-based earning structures and elite status tiers, it’s become increasingly important to look to foreign carriers to find value. This is especially true for frequent SkyTeam…
Capital One Spark Cash overview The Capital One Spark Cash card offers unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases with no spending caps. Aside from the simplistic cash-back earning structure, the card lacks standout benefits and carries a $95 annual fee after the introductory $0 annual fee in the first year (see rates and fees)….
When it comes to family travel, not all airline loyalty programs are created equal. The programs that most benefit solo or business travelers may not be the ones that provide the best perks for families — such as free checked bags for your entire party and discounts for kids. There are some airline loyalty programs…
In many places, tourism is one of the most powerful economic drivers, so it’s unsurprising that many destinations prioritize bringing in tourist dollars at all costs, regardless of the effect on local communities and ecosystems. However, much more good can come of a place prioritizing the environment and its people and making connection with them…
Incidental airline fees are a big business for the major airlines in the U.S., and checked bag fees, in particular, are a key driver of airline profitability nowadays. These added services brought in over $6.7 billion in 2022 alone — and they’ve continued to increase. The last few years have seen airlines like Alaska, American,…
For better or worse, you’ll be hard-pressed to go just about anywhere on today’s cruise ships without your smartphone in hand. Major cruise lines have embraced the cell phone as a necessary travel accessory, and they’ve built out the app technology to go with it. Nearly all major cruise lines feature their own apps with…