The ultimate guide to river cruises: Best itineraries, lines, planning tips and more

For many Americans, river cruising has become almost synonymous with pictures and videos of long, narrow ships gliding leisurely past European castles and iconic landmarks such as the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building that towers over the Danube. While that is certainly a very accurate and enticing depiction, it’s just one. Over the years, river cruising…

Earn the Southwest Companion Pass with this card — but wait to apply

This year has been a roller coaster for Southwest Airlines. It has ditched its signature seating process and free checked bags policy, overhauled its credit card lineup and inked new international partnerships. The latest news? An attention-grabbing offer on the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees), which, if timed correctly,…

Boston flyers could soon bypass TSA by using public transit

Flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)? The next time you take public transportation to the airport, you might get to skip the long security lines. A new concept at BOS plans to trial a form of “presecurity” for users of the greater region’s Logan Express bus service. This would have passengers go through…

Spirit Airlines to offer 2 free checked bags for cardholders

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will offer two free checked bags as a perk for cardholders of its branded Mastercard, making the credit card even more appealing. Spirit confirmed to TPG that the perk will be offered to primary cardholders of the Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®, which is issued by Bank of America….