I almost chickened out of trying Norwegian Aqua’s new Slidecoaster. I’m so glad I didn’t. Everyone on my five-night preview sailing of Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship has been eager to try this first-in-industry attraction. After all, the two giant multicolor tubes that encircle Norwegian Aqua’s top decks are the dominant feature of the ship. There’s…

You’ve no doubt seen the headlines: The Federal Reserve continues to raise concerns about the health of the economy, and we keep seeing steep declines on Wall Street. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have all warned that revenue in the first few months of the year was weaker than expected. We’d also…

If you’re looking to enter the United Club, you might want to pay attention to this news. The Chicago-based airline announced major changes to United Club access policies on Monday. The updates include new membership options, guest policies and timing restrictions. The changes aren’t as sweeping as what Delta Air Line announced for its (often…

A select group of airline credit cards tout companion certificate benefits. Generally speaking, these perks allow you to bring a friend or family member along at a steep discount (or, in some cases, nearly free) when you book a qualifying ticket. They are often issued annually for renewing the applicable card. But are these perks…

When it comes to taking care of your credit card, the first things that come to mind are probably paying your bills on time, managing your budget and monitoring your credit score. What you might not think about is taking care of your cards’ physical condition. Should we wipe our cards with a microfiber towel?…