The Amex Platinum just went through a big refresh — higher fee, bigger pile of credits, and more “value” if you’re the type who enjoys spreadsheets. But while the headlines …
travel hacks
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On our trip to London, we flew from Orlando to Newark before connecting to our transatlantic flight. What caught me off guard was that our inbound flight arrived at Newark’s …
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Airlines
The Airlines That Say A Pillow or Blanket Is Your One & Only Carry-On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTikTok is well known for its “travel hacks.” Some of them can be genuinely helpful and some of them, well, not so much. There are a bunch of videos on …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Charge for Extra People in the Room (& What You Can Do About It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband Joe and I have been married for over 20 years, so it’s been a long, long time since we shared our hotel room with anybody else. But back …
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Many people invest their money in the stock market as a way to earn income. They might do it privately, or they might have their money in an account; retirement …
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Southwest Airlines has brought back its free Mini Companion Pass promotion for the fifth consecutive year. It’s become a late-summer tradition for the airline, and while the terms have shifted …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
The Trick Frequent Flyers Use When Taking Rideshares to JFK
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever booked a rideshare to JFK, you’ve seen how the app asks you to pick an airline or terminal. Most people just tap the right one and get …
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Over the years, the TSA has been pushing PreCheck more and more. It’s admittedly a convenient way to save time at the TSA security checkpoint. But, of course, the more …
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It’s always fun when you discover something in the travel world that most places don’t have, or only a few offer. We’ve gone over some of them before: Airlines that …
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Airports
The Sneaky Way This Texas Airport Ended Passengers’ Complaints About Long Waits
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there’s one thing we’ve learned in the age of social media, it’s that you should fact-check stuff before you write about it. From the Airbnb owner who wouldn’t allow …