You probably saw the articles recently about the lawsuit a family filed against Delta and KLM, claiming their international flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam was infested with bed bugs. Bed bugs can be found where people can be found. For travelers, we've gone over some of the places in the past: Airplanes (well, duh) Airports Hotels (here's how to not bring them home…

The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it. If you time it right, you can have two $25 deposits available at the same time — the tail end of the previous one, plus the brand-new deposit — and effectively “double dip.” …

When Virgin Voyages came on the scene in 2021, they were nothing like anything else the cruise industry had encountered before: Tips were included Wi-Fi was included There was no cruise director There were fewer announcements They offered a tattoo parlor at sea One of their entertainers was a drag queen Water, soda, drip coffee and tea were included Most staterooms with a balcony had a hammock on the balcony…

For years, the Apple Card story has felt like one long game of “who’s next?” Now we finally have the answer: Apple has confirmed that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card. Apple says the transition will take around 24 months. That’s long enough for the card to stay “the same” on the surface… while the important stuff quietly shifts underneath.

Every January, I tell myself I’m going to be “better” about using my AMEX Platinum credits. And every December, I’m still somehow surprised by how fast the year disappears. So this year, I decided to do the opposite of procrastinating: I knocked out $550 worth of statement credits in the first week—not by buying random things to “justify” the annual fee, but by using credits on purchases we were already going to make anyway.

Depending on the airport, time of day, time of year, and, of course, whether or not you have TSA PreCheck, your visit to the TSA security checkpoint can be as short as 3 to 5 minutes or as long as an hour or more. There are a few things you can do before you even get to the airport to help you get through the line as quickly as possible.

Over the past few years, airport lounge access provided by having a travel credit card has undergone constant changes, making access more restrictive. While lounges are expanding — with new locations, better amenities, and larger footprints — they’re also becoming harder to get into without paying extra or meeting high spend thresholds. From Delta Sky Club’s 10–15 visit limits for Amex and Reserve cardholders, to…

You're undoubtedly aware of the FAA temporarily closing off airspace over the Caribbean the past few days, in the wake of the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. What happened (and why flights got cancelled) In all, 425 flights in and out of the Caribbean were cancelled on Saturday, leaving would-be passengers stranded in Puerto Rico, Aruba, the U.S.

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition mainly characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction. It can also include a need or a strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences (read: how a person interprets the 5 senses; they may, for example, not be able to tolerate scratchy labels in the back of a shirt, they may be particularly sensitive to loud noises, etc.), focused interests, or repetitive behaviors (rocking, organizing, etc.).

For most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the newer, under-the-radar Platinum benefits is a lot more niche — and a lot more valuable if you ever book truly high-end independent hotels: complimentary Leaders Club Sterling status with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)

Every so often, airlines “update” their rules. If the change can be spun as a win for passengers—even marginally—they’ll trumpet it like it’s the invention of flight itself. Southwest provided a masterclass in this last year when they proudly announced refreshed cabins on their 737-7, 737-8, 737-700, and 737-800 aircraft. The headline? Shiny new “Premium” seats up front. The footnote? Those seats come with a Premium price (funny how that part didn’t make the press release).

2025 was an eventful year for us — and it’s the kind of year where the travel numbers don’t tell the full story without a little context. In 2024, we had intentionally kept our plans limited while my father was dealing with cancer. After he passed away in January, we took some time to process everything. Around that same time, our dog crossed the rainbow bridge.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: don’t post your boarding pass online. We’ve already covered why that can be risky (and how it can turn into a “how did I just lose all my miles?” situation) — right here. And back when paper boarding passes were still common, we also talked about why you should dispose of them properly when you get home…

Many airlines seem to have something that no (or few) other airlines do or offer. KLM's Delft houses are a good example of that. Or until recently, Southwest Airlines had no change fees, 2 free checked bags, and an open seating plan, where you could pick any seat you wanted instead of getting a seat assignment. Other airlines have their own "things":

Every once in a while, Citi sends out one of those offers that makes you stare at the screen for a second and go… wait, really? If you have the Citi Double Cash, keep an eye on your inbox. Citi is emailing select cardholders an offer for 9 bonus ThankYou® Points per $1 spent across a wide range of everyday categories.

When it comes to the joys of staying in a hotel with paper-thin walls and neighbors who apparently believe volume limits are a personal attack, I thought I’d heard it all. I’ve heard of hotel guests being treated to couples enthusiastically umm, “connecting,” kids screaming for breakfast at 6 a.m., family arguments that should really have been mediated by a professional, and the occasional mystery thump that makes you wonder if someone is rearranging furniture—or committing a felony.

WARNING: If you're serious about your Walt Disney World fandom and can't appreciate some dark humor when the Magic Kingdom is the topic, then by all means, PLEASE skip this post! But if you have an open mind and can appreciate a little satire, irony, and a gleam in an artist's eye, even when it's at the expense of The Most Magical Place On Earth and its surrounding areas, then, by all means, keep on reading!

Most hotel loyalty programs do have a points-expiration policy — it just doesn’t always feel like one because it’s usually tied to account inactivity (not the age of the points). Translation: if you go too long without a qualifying “earn” or “redeem” transaction, the program can wipe out your balance. And while some programs may reinstate points as a one-time courtesy, it’s often difficult and never guaranteed.

As our television viewing habits have changed over the decades, so have the commercials we've watched. As jingles have given way to CGI and kids who always have a smart @$$ comeback, we no longer get to hear "The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup" or "I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys ‘R’ Us kid..." Well, except on YouTube.

When you read angry posts from Marriott Bonvoy elites, the complaint is usually the same: “I didn’t get upgraded.” What people forget is that Marriott’s upgrade benefit is availability-based at check-in, and the hotel decides what counts as an “enhanced” room — so “complimentary upgrade” doesn’t automatically mean “best room left in the building.” My first thought: “What did they expect from a loyalty program that spawned the word, …

Have you ever considered the aircraft type you'll be flying on when selecting an airline? Choosing between a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A350 for long-haul flights could significantly impact your travel experience. On the other hand, casual domestic travelers aren't likely to notice whether they're flying on an Airbus A320 or a Boeing 737. Nevertheless, airlines meticulously plan and strategize their fleet composition.

If you've ever been on a cruise, at a resort, or even at a hotel, you know what it's like. You get to the pool, beach, wherever, at a "comfortable" hour, and there's not a lounge chair to be found. There aren't PEOPLE on many of the loungers, mind you; just their stuff. And there are a lot more "claimed" lounge chairs than there are people milling about.

If you fly even occasionally, it’s worth creating a frequent flyer account with each airline you use. Not only does it store your info for faster bookings, but it also helps you earn points or miles you can redeem later. And while many airline programs (especially in the U.S.) no longer expire miles the way they used to, not every program works that way — so there’s still no downside to signing up…

You know the script: in the points-and-miles world, the “right” redemption is always a lie-flat seat that costs $8,000… booked for 60,000 points… with a champagne flute in the stock photo. And sure — those redemptions can be incredible. Ours was. But here’s the part nobody really posts about: most trips aren’t made expensive by the flight or the hotel.

Sometimes you'll read a story about travel and you'll never believe it's true - even though it really is. There was the woman who tried to escape airport police on her motorized suitcase. Or the story of Vesna Vulovic, who was working as a flight attendant onboard JAT Yugoslav Airlines' Flight 367 on January 26, 1972, when a suspected bomb brought down the plane among the mountains over Czechoslovakia (now known as the Czech Republic).