There was a time when flying on a U.S. airline meant choosing between just two classes: First Class and Coach. In those early decades, First Class meant space, comfort, and …
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With the Tony Awards happening tonight—and a special performance from the original cast of Hamilton in honor of the musical’s 10th anniversary—there’s no better time to take a step beyond …
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Hotels
IHG Has Abandoned Key West. Meanwhile, Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt Are Thriving
by joehegby joehegI can’t recall another instance where a major hotel chain lost all its properties in a destination as popular as Key West, let alone in such a short period of …
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Credit Cards
The Ultimate Guide to the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card from American Express
by joehegby joehegMarriott Bonvoy offers several different credit cards. It can get confusing because both American Express and Chase offer cards that earn points in the Bonvoy program. However, the products don’t …
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I used to think it was nearly impossible to make a *bad* Hyatt redemption. After all, I’ve routinely gotten 2 to 4 cents per point—like the time we booked a …
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Airlines
What Makes the Alaska–Hawaiian Merger Unlike Any Other in U.S. Aviation
by joehegby joehegAlaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in September 2024, and since then, the two carriers have been slowly working on combining operations. While most of the buzz has focused on loyalty …
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Renewing your passport as recently as a year or two ago was a major process. After filling out your paper application, getting a mini headshot, and writing a check to …
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The CDC has quietly updated its travel health recommendations, and this time, it’s not about COVID or flu. The agency now says all Americans traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated …
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Airlines
United’s JFK Exit Was a Mistake—Now It’s Teaming Up With JetBlue to Fix It
by joehegby joehegUnited Airlines has had a complicated relationship with New York’s JFK Airport. After years away, the airline is poised to return—but not alone. With the newly announced “Blue Sky” partnership …
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Credit Cards
Citi Strata vs. Custom Cash: Which Is Better for the Citi Trifecta?
by joehegby joehegWhen I wrote about the Citi Trifecta, one of our readers made a smart observation: instead of adding the new Citi Strata card to round out the setup, why not …