What is the Fair Credit Billing Act, and how does it affect consumers?

Credit card consumers have a number of different rights and protections afforded to them, many of which are laid out in the Fair Credit Billing Act. The law has been around since 1974 — longer than the first credit card travel rewards program — but most people still don’t know what exactly the act entails…

Cruise ship food and dining: The ultimate guide to eating on board

Admit it — you think of cruises as floating smorgasbords, bastions of gluttony with all-you-can-eat lobster tails and molten chocolate cake served 24 hours a day. You imagine onboard restaurants as an overcrowded, at-sea outpost of Golden Corral or perhaps a formal banquet hall straight out of the movie “Titanic.” Clearly, you haven’t been on…

Qantas first-class flight review: Comfortable but subpar

Quick take: Qantas first class delivers unrivaled comfort when flying nonstop to Australia. However, the Flying Kangaroo is a hop behind the world’s best and needs to take a bold leap to stay in the game. Pros Among the most comfortable bedding in the sky Friendly, down-to-earth service Very spacious suite Cons Difficult to book…

The Club MDW: Inside the first lounge at Chicago’s Midway International Airport

As a Chicagoan, I’ve visited a majority of the lounges at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), including the newest United Club. Although I occasionally fly out of Midway International Airport (MDW), there was no lounge to visit until September, 2024. But after 96 years of doing without, Midway finally has a lounge for travelers passing through…

Inside Chase’s gorgeous new Sapphire Lounge in Philadelphia

There’s a new crown jewel of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). It’s been in the works for a while, and the day is finally here: Chase is ready to open its stunning new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHL. The space, which officially opens Thursday, is impressive — in its own right and especially relative…