The United Explorer Card isn’t just a bag-and-boarding card anymore, and United’s recent changes have made it more relevant. These days, it sits in a middle ground that will make …
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Airlines
Interline Baggage Rules: Which Airlines Will Check Bags Through on Separate Tickets?
by joehegby joehegInterline baggage agreements are arrangements between airlines that allow checked bags to be transferred from one flight to another, even when you’re flying on more than one carrier. In the …
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The Bilt 2.0 rollout hasn’t been smooth. There’s already been confusion around the transition away from Wells Fargo and the move to the new Cardless platform. But one complaint has …
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If you’ve been considering applying for one of the Chase IHG One Rewards credit cards, the current elevated public welcome offers won’t be around much longer. The current limited-time offers …
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Why do hotels keep getting the basics wrong? You can pay cash, you can redeem points, you can stay somewhere “nice”—and still end up with curtains that don’t close, an …
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The Capital One Venture X is one of those rare premium cards that can almost justify itself on paper. Between the $300 annual travel credit and the 10,000 anniversary miles, …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
LaGuardia to Manhattan: Every Way to Get There (And When to Use Each)
by joehegby joehegLaGuardia Airport has long been one of the most convenient airports for getting into Manhattan. Located just a few miles from Midtown, it’s much closer to the city than either …
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Credit Cards
Why We’re Keeping The Southwest Plus Card (And Might Drop The Priority Card)
by joehegby joehegThe renewal notice for our Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card showed up, which meant it was time for the annual ritual: decide whether to keep it for another year…or …
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I recently read about a new targeted American Express Offer that gives $100 back when you spend $500 or more with SIXT on a car rental. Since I already have …
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Points & Miles
Why I Almost Booked My First LifeMiles Award — And Why I Walked Away
by joehegby joehegWhile planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant …