It’s one of the best times of the year, when we get to share our favorite things in travel. One of the most hotly contested categories is airport lounges and the battle of the premium credit cards as they all try to one-up each other in the lounge arms race. Our winner this year has…

Roses are red, violets are blue. At the airport around Valentine’s Day? Here’s what you can do. If you’re flying around Valentine’s Day, you’ll be able to find last-minute gifts (many of them prewrapped) in some airport shops, as well as love-themed meals and cocktails at various airport restaurants and bars. To spice things up,…

Sometimes you need to pack more than just what will fit in a carry-on bag. Luckily, if you need to check a bag, it’s possible that your airline status, ticket type or credit card may waive your checked bag fees. Still, dragging the bags you intend to check through the ticket lobby can be a…

The Wells Fargo Autograph® Card (see rates and fees) won No-Annual-Fee Credit Card of the Year at the 2026 TPG Awards. That’s quite the achievement, considering just how many no-annual-fee cards are on the market right now. While it may not have the flashy benefits of a premium travel rewards card, the Wells Fargo Autograph…

We’re still in the early months of 2026, and many frequent flyers are thinking through their airline elite status strategy for the year. Perhaps you’re going for an AAdvantage tier that gets you complimentary checked bags and priority boarding, or a higher Delta Medallion level that gives you upgrade certificates. For my part, I’m thinking…