You know things are bad when a low-cost airline starts waiving fees. Allegiant announced a new “Travel with Confidence” policy this week, waiving change and cancellation fees on all flights until the government shutdown ends. It may be the latest sign that chaos at the airport is starting to keep travelers away, a feat that…

In the age of online hackers and internet scams, protecting your personal information is as important as ever. Unfortunately, data leaks are on the rise as technology advances. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center study, 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack. So, if you’ve never fallen victim…

United Airlines’ most premium plane ever is here and ready for takeoff — and it’s fully equipped with the next era of its Polaris business-class cabin. Inside a hangar in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the Chicago-based carrier took the proverbial wrapper off its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in one of the more anticipated new-aircraft reveals…

There’s no question that it’s gotten more difficult to find great deals when it comes to booking award flights. Business owners can build up an ample supply of points and miles pretty quickly, but it’s only worth the effort if you can redeem them for a worthwhile trip. And while it’s all too common to…

United Airlines may be about to one-up itself with a fancier regional jet. Back in 2019, the Chicago-based carrier debuted the Mitsubishi CRJ-550, a 50-seat regional jet with a first-class cabin and lockers instead of overhead bins, so everyone — in theory — could store their bags onboard. Fast forward seven years, and United is…

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I got to try out a private passport and visa company through a series of really cool coincidences, and I wanted to share what it was like in case it might help someone else get an expedited passport or a hard-to-get visa without all the stress. Late last year, I scored an incredible mileage redemption…