travel tips

If you’ve been a part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, you’re probably familiar with the free night certificates that come with certain co-brand credit cards from Chase or American…

For better or for worse, there are always people who look for ways to get around some of the fees airlines have established in recent years. And if it saves…

You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award…

In November 2019, JetBlue introduced Blue Basic fares, its take on basic economy. Blue Basic fares have significant restrictions that distinguish them from JetBlue’s standard Blue fares. Fare Details If…

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about another European airline that was going to start an “all you can fly” pass. As we had mentioned in that piece, Frontier…

We’ve all seen it at the airport, albeit more often overseas than in the U.S. – suitcases that have been wrapped in layer upon layer of plastic wrapping. Ever wonder…

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been enforcing what is known as “3-1-1 for carry-ons” for years. Under this rule, travelers can carry liquids in containers of 3.4 ounces (100…

Iceland is home to many black sand beaches, and Reynisfjara is arguably the most famous. It’s located in southern Iceland, near the town of Vik, approximately 112 miles from Reykjavík.…

The problems involved with families not sitting together have been going on for as long as airlines have required people to pay to choose their seats. Either people don’t realize…

Airport lounges have existed since the late 1930s. The very first one, American Airlines’ Admiral’s Lounge, opened at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in 1939 (they opened another Admiral’s Club, this time…