Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with merchants in an antitrust case that has been ongoing for almost 20 years over “swipe” (interchange) fees. The proposed deal could allow some merchants to refuse to process select Visa and Mastercard products or even add a surcharge when you choose to pay with them at…

Winter may just be getting started, but JetBlue already has spring break on the mind. The airline will launch service to Florida’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) from both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in March. JetBlue also plans to start flying between Frederick Douglass Greater…

With less than two months left in 2025, now is a good time for Hilton Honors members to determine what they need to do to qualify (or requalify) for elite status. If you spend a considerable amount of time on the road, you may have seen how valuable hotel elite status can be. From premium…

Nestled at the northern end of Lynn Canal, which is actually a 2,000-foot-deep fjord that extends for 90 miles through Alaska’s Inside Passage, Skagway is a tiny town with a larger-than-life history and personality. During the frantic Klondike gold rush of 1898, tens of thousands of stampeders sailed from Seattle and other points to what…

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card stands tall in the travel credit card market. This is thanks to its straightforward benefits, ability to earn valuable Capital One miles and annual fee of $395, modest compared to its premium counterparts. If you’ve been eyeing this rewards card, now is a fantastic time to apply….