Besides the convenience of not having to remove your electronics or bag o’ liquids from your carry-on, one of the joys of having TSA PreCheck is not having to take …
travel hacks
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Tips and Tricks
How To Avoid Being Forced To Gate Check Your Carry On (Maybe)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more …
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Tips and Tricks
What to Do When You’re at Risk of Missing Your Connecting Flight
by joehegby joehegYou get to the airport early, breeze through security, and even have time to grab a coffee before your flight. Everything’s going smoothly—until you glance at the departures board and …
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If you rent cars often enough, you’ll eventually get one that probably would’ve been better off seeing the rental company’s mechanic before going back out “in the wild.” A Common …
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Credit Cards
The One Credit Card You Should Always Have With You When You Fly
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen most people fly, they typically have few problems. But sometimes, your foray into the airport is less than stellar. Here are the most frequent issues people face: Getting the …
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Travel Tech
How to Manage Multiple Priority Pass Digital Accounts (And Avoid Lounge Access Hassles)
by joehegby joehegMany travel credit cards offer a Priority Pass Select membership, but not all memberships provide the same benefits. Some cards still include restaurant credits, while others offer full access to …
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When traveling, the place where you’ll find the most salesmanship is at the rental car counter. While the rental car companies offer you several add-ons while making your reservation, the …
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Packing for a trip? Oh, it’s not just about clothes and toiletries—trust me, I’ve got a list for everything. (Note from his wife, Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!) …
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Airlines
Deciphering Your Boarding Pass: What Do All Those Letters & Numbers Mean?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you look at your boarding pass, there are some things that are obvious. Your name. The date. The airline you’re using. Your departure and arrival information. Where you’re supposed …
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If you think earning airline miles is all about racking up flights, think again. These days, most U.S. airline programs have traded mileage for money—the more expensive your ticket, the …