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    Is Delta Comfort+ Worth the Extra Cost?

    by joeheg January 17, 2026
    by joeheg January 17, 2026

    Is Delta Comfort+ worth the upgrade, or is it just a pricey promise of extra legroom? On domestic flights, Delta offers multiple seat options, but today we’re diving into what …

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    We Used Southwest’s Companion Pass for a Year—Was It Worth It?

    by joeheg January 16, 2026
    by joeheg January 16, 2026

    In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer …

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    The Plane’s Toilets Didn’t Work Until 16,000 Feet — Here’s Why

    by SharonKurheg January 16, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 16, 2026

    Toilets (a.k.a. “lavatories,” or “lavs” for short) on planes are nothing like toilets on land. Well, except for why they’re there (cuz when you gotta go, you gotta go) and …

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    Why Americans Prefer Flying Foreign Carriers Over U.S. Airlines

    by joeheg January 15, 2026
    by joeheg January 15, 2026

    For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an …

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  • Airports

    The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)

    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026

    When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …

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    5 More Ways to Instantly Annoy a TSA Officer

    by SharonKurheg January 10, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 10, 2026

    Not long ago, we published a piece about 5 things travelers do that drive TSA officers crazy. They were activities passengers did that were either annoying to everyone involved, or …

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  • Hotels

    How To Get A Hotel Room Upgrade 100% Of The Time

    by joeheg January 10, 2026
    by joeheg January 10, 2026

    Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure …

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  • Credit Cards

    Is the IHG United TravelBank ‘Double Dip’ Disappearing?

    by joeheg January 8, 2026
    by joeheg January 8, 2026

    The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it. …

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    How to Get Through TSA Faster — And the One Direction Most People Get Wrong

    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 7, 2026

    Depending on the airport, time of day, time of year, and, of course, whether or not you have TSA PreCheck, your visit to the TSA security checkpoint can be as …

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    Amex Platinum’s “Hidden” Luxury Hotel Benefit (And How to Activate It)

    by joeheg January 6, 2026
    by joeheg January 6, 2026

    For most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the …

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