travel tips

A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend. …

Anyone who has PreCheck (and by this point, over 20 million of us do) knows that being a member of the program can be a great convenience and time saver …

Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …

When you go through the TSA security checkpoint, the goal is to get through it as quickly as possible. That typically means making sure your pockets are empty, you’ve removed …

NEW INFORMATION 12/24/25, 7:30pm – Unfortunately, we’ve heard from 2 readers today that this event no longer occurs. One said they spoke to people in charge, and another said they …

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 …

When you first step into an airport lounge, it feels like a whole new world. Free snacks and drinks? Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out? Comfy chairs with plugs for all …

When you live in the United States, it becomes something of a way of life that on Christmas Day, some things are open and some are closed. After all, the …

We’ve reached that time of year again—the annual tradition of panicked realizations. Many AMEX Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders are scrambling because the $200 Airline Fee Credit resets at the …

For years, a popular saying was “cash is king.” You didn’t have to have a credit or debit card. You didn’t even have to have a checking account. As long …