airport tips

A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting …

Before every trip, one of the last things I do is go through our wallets, because bringing the wrong credit cards can mean missed perks, extra fees, or unnecessary hassle …

For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays …

You know the feeling. You’re sitting in a hotel lobby, an airport gate area, or a restaurant that swears it has “free Wi-Fi.” You open your phone or laptop…and suddenly …

In late 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order regarding Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government (Note: link no longer works. It did …

As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …

Many travelers don’t realize that you can leave the airport during a layover — and in many cities, it’s surprisingly easy. If your itinerary gives you enough time and you’re …

Winter is coming. No, not THAT “winter is coming.” I mean REAL winter is coming. OK, OK…I will admit that winter isn’t much of a thing for us in the …

If you’re old enough, you remember the halcyon days when checking a bag didn’t cost you anything (neither did choosing your seat, but I digress). But in 2008, American Airlines …

Over the summer, 25-year-old Cara O’Bannon was flying from Tampa to Jackson Hole, when nature called. She was traveling alone, so right before they started boarding the plane, she asked …