For decades, airlines have relied on cold, hard math before deciding to fly to a new city. How many seats will they sell? How many other airlines are they up against? Will it be profitable? Spreadsheets. Number-crunching. Projections. Yet, in an age where data seems to rule everything — from a football team’s playsheet to…

United Airlines has given select cobranded credit card holders and United MileagePlus elite members discounts and additional availability on some award flights for a while now. However, as TPG’s Summer Hull was shocked to see while comparing award search results between her account and her husband’s, the differences between what individual MileagePlus members see when…

Nothing quite captures the joyous arrival of spring like cherry blossom season. When you think of this fleeting floral spectacle, an ancient hanami (flower-watching) celebration in Japan may be the first image that comes to mind. However, there are plenty of destinations within the U.S. where you can view those puffs of flawless pink and…

It’s been less than three months since Southwest Airlines made its on-board Wi-Fi free to customers. Now, the airline is planning a major upgrade to its internet tech. The Dallas-based carrier on Wednesday announced plans to add Starlink satellite service to hundreds of its planes. By the end of this year, more than 300 Southwest…

United Quest Card overview The United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) is an excellent choice for folks who fly United Airlines frequently and can take advantage of benefits like free checked bags on United flights, priority boarding and an inflight discount. This card is a solid choice for those who frequent United and can…

With its discount fares and robust frequent flyer program, Frontier Miles can offer great value for frequent Frontier Airlines travelers. As a Frontier Miles member, you can earn miles and elite status. Frontier elite status offers multiple perks to make your travels more enjoyable and less expensive, including complimentary carry-on luggage, advance seat assignments and…

Mediterranean cruises are like a tonic for the soul, and they are one of the most effortless ways to experience the best of Europe. In the span of a week, you can glide between Italy, France and Spain, or you can trace Turkey’s Ottoman past and Greece’s whitewashed islands — all without wrestling luggage, train…