US passport application and design changes

The U.S. passport is getting a facelift. As first reported by Newsweek, the Trump administration has announced upcoming changes to the passport’s appearance as well as the application process. Here’s everything travelers need to know. New application process and design MINISERIES/GETTY IMAGES The biggest change is a new online process for first-time passport applicants, who…

How to earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles

American Airlines AAdvantage miles are by far the airline currency that I redeem the most. After all, there are some excellent AAdvantage sweet spots, and the AAdvantage program has customer-friendly award cancellation policies. But to redeem a lot of AAdvantage miles each year, I must earn a sizable amount of AAdvantage miles. So, here’s what…

Alaska plans no-annual-fee credit card, teases new Atmos partner

Alaska Airlines plans to launch a new credit card that will earn points without charging an annual fee. Fresh off of revealing plans Tuesday to add a points-earning debit card to the mix, the airline also confirmed it will release a no-annual-fee credit card in the near future. The exact timeline and benefits of the…

United is bringing unbundled fares to its first-class cabins

“Basic” is coming to yet another premium cabin on United Airlines. The Chicago-based carrier plans to launch a restrictive new basic fare for its domestic first-class passengers. Tickets are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks, according to an internal memo that TPG viewed Wednesday. Passengers who book the airline’s new “Base” first-class…

Known Traveler Number program: What to know and how to apply

Whenever you book travel, there are probably a few key pieces of information — like a flight confirmation number, passport details and airline login credentials — that you like to keep handy. But if you’re a member of TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, there’s another key piece of information you should always have at the…