travel tips

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 …

A hotel guest returned from work to find her belongings packed up and her room changed—without warning. The only notice she got was a voicemail from the front desk. The …

Quick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …

While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …

A declined card in Italy turned into a feel-good Olympic moment — but it also highlights a common travel problem most people aren’t prepared for. Having a credit card declined …

When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

When it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …

When you book a hotel room in the U.S., you probably don’t think too hard about the bed description. King. Queen. Double. Two Queens. Those words usually mean something specific …

I didn’t find Delta’s new Touchless ID option because they emailed me about it. I noticed it because it appeared as one of the “New” features when I updated the Fly Delta app. …

Online passport renewals are simpler than ever, but the State Department’s strict photo rules — especially what you wear — still catch many applicants off guard. When the U.S. State …