United to install larger overhead bins on regional jets

United Airlines is making a change that should improve the passenger experience on some of its smallest jets. The airline is beginning installation of new, larger overhead bins on dozens of its Embraer 175 aircraft, the Chicago-based carrier announced Tuesday. The changes will mean more space for passengers’ full-size, rollaboard carry-on bags — even on…

Are cruises safe? What you need to know about cruise ship security

If you’ve watched the news at any point over the past several years, it’s likely you’ve seen disturbing stories about cruise ship norovirus or COVID-19 outbreaks and passengers “falling” overboard. Combine that with reports of sexual assault and fistfights, and it’s no surprise you might be wondering whether cruise ships are safe. Here, I’ll address…

Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels

We love transferable credit card points here at TPG. The ability to transfer your rewards to a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs at a moment’s notice provides valuable flexibility to maximize your travel. You’re not locked into a single redemption scheme as you plan your trips. If you can’t find the seats…

Visa, Mastercard reach agreement to lower swipe fees — how will this impact your rewards?

After almost 20 years in court, the two largest credit card issuers have reached an agreement with retailers and merchants to lower interchange fees. Interchange — or “swipe” — fees are the charges that the retailer pays when you, as a consumer, use your credit card to make a purchase. They average 2% of the…

Spirit adds 9 new routes in latest network adjustment

Spirit Airlines continues to rearrange its network with the addition of nine new routes. The Miramar, Florida-based carrier quietly loaded a slew of new flights over the weekend, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. (The airline did not issue a press release along with these new routes.) CIRIUM…

Skip Santorini and try these equally beautiful but less discovered islands instead

When summer hits and the wanderlust kicks in, there’s nothing quite like the dream of the Greek islands to stir the soul. But let’s be real: Places like Santorini, while stunning, can get as packed as a subway during rush hour. Luckily for us, Greece is sprinkled with a bunch of other islands that are…

Breeze Airways launches cobranded credit card and new cities, preps loyalty program revamp

Breeze Airways announced its first cobranded credit card on Tuesday and kicked off an expansion of its loyalty program — now known as “Breezy Rewards” — in the latest step by the startup airline to try to reach profitability by year’s end. The airline also announced several new markets and routes in its latest expansion….