Southwest Companion Pass changes: Card bonuses won’t count

There’s a lot of news today from Southwest Airlines, including new elite status tiers and qualification requirements, a first look at its forthcoming Icon Lounges, faster ways to earn Tier Qualifying Points toward elite status and more. But there’s one change that really jumped out at me: The way you qualify for a Southwest Companion…

Don’t fall for this Europe visa scam

Since Europe launched its automated border control system, you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers. Don’t take the bait….