Some meals are about the food. Others are about the feeling you get the second you walk through the door. But every once in a while, a meal is about …
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Tips and Tricks
Weather Delay Survival Guide: What To Do Before, During, and After a Flight Disruption
by joehegby joehegWeather can disrupt airline travel any time of year—spring thunderstorms, summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between. Delays are never ideal, but a little prep (and a flexible mindset) …
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Rental Cars
The “Pick Your Own Car” Gimmick (And Why It’s Often Not Much of a Choice)
by joehegby joehegI remember when I first became a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to rent any …
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If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset …
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Airlines
What Are Delta’s “Preferred” Seats & Should You Pay Extra to Sit There?
by joehegby joehegOnce upon a time, Sharon and I were flying on Delta on an MD-88 (a now-retired aircraft that Delta phased out in 2020). I didn’t mind that plane for shorter …
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Airlines
Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)
by joehegby joehegFor those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or from Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican …
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Credit Cards
Delta SkyMiles Amex Cards Offer a Choice: Metal or Recycled Plastic
by joehegby joehegDelta made a splash in 2020 when it introduced metal credit cards for Delta SkyMiles Platinum and Reserve American Express cardholders. But honestly, I never understood the hype around metal …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
How a Simple Map Change Sparked a Ridership Revolution
by joehegby joehegIn 2007, London took a bold step: it added a bunch of underused suburban rail lines to its iconic Tube map. These weren’t new lines. In fact, most Londoners barely …
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If you were picturing the classic Grand Canyon experience — rolling into the park, checking in, and waking up a few minutes from the rim — hit pause. All overnight …
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The Department of Transportation rolled out a video as part of its “Golden Age of Travel Starts with You” campaign. It leaned hard into that 1950s/60s nostalgia — when flying …