Southwest has spent months announcing its big upcoming changes — assigned seating, extra-legroom seats, charging fees for checked bags, and the end of EarlyBird and Upgraded Boarding. What didn’t get …
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A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Boeing over the two deadly 737 MAX crashes. But here’s the wild part: the dismissal only happened because the U.S. Department …
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Airlines
Nearly Finished: JetBlue to City #24, With One Flight Left to Win Mosaic
by joehegby joehegThe finish line is in sight. At this point in JetBlue’s 25-for-25 promotion, my wife Sharon has done multi-city overnights, one night out-and-backs, ground transfers between airports, ridden Brightline, and …
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I always assumed my online privacy had value — not priceless, but at least worth more than “loose change found in couch cushions.” After all, Facebook tracked everything: the photos …
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This isn’t a political post — it just happens to involve politics because the shutdown has reached a point where it impacts air travel in a way most of us …
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When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the card, it requires …
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Sometimes the best travel memories come from the places we never planned to visit. We’re fans of Virgin Voyages for several reasons — no kids, great food, fun vibe. One thing …
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Credit Cards
Why Is Chase Suddenly Paying Attention to the Legacy IHG Select Card?
by joehegby joehegThe IHG One Rewards Select card is one of the last great “zombie cards” in the points-and-miles world. It’s been closed to new applicants since 2018, yet it continues to …
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Hotels
Hotel Review: Queens Hotel Portsmouth — The Historic Pre-Cruise Surprise We Didn’t Expect
by joehegby joehegThere’s something about staying in a hotel with history. Chain hotels are predictable — clean, consistent, efficient — but sometimes we want a property with a story. A lobby that …
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Credit Cards
The Final Push: Which Credit Card Spending Goals Are Still Worth Chasing This Year?
by joehegby joehegEvery year, instead of trying to maximize every bonus category on every card, we identify the cards where a specific level of spend earns a tangible benefit, such as free …