Did someone mention bringing a designated friend or family member for (almost) free on any Southwest flight you take? Earning Southwest’s coveted Companion Pass isn’t easy — except when it is. The carrier has been known to run promotions where you can earn a Companion Pass for taking a single round-trip flight, and right now,…

Since Delta Air Lines eliminated its award charts in 2015, the SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it’s understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value. But if you have a stockpile of Delta miles,…

American Airlines and its budget airline partner JetSmart are working out the details to bring AAdvantage miles redemptions to the South American carrier. The airlines have faced “some challenges” rolling out AAdvantage as JetSmart’s loyalty program, said Victor Mejia, chief commercial officer of JetSmart, at the Routes Americas conference in Nassau, Bahamas, on Tuesday. American…

You may think you are an expert at getting to the airport with just enough time to check your bags, pass through security and reach your gate just as boarding begins — but we’d never recommend cutting it that close. There are a multitude of variables that can affect how long it takes you to…

Canada and New England cruises are best known for taking mature travelers to experience vibrant autumnal foliage in multiple destinations. However, the region’s photogenic landscapes, charming ports and fresh local seafood make time ashore uniquely enjoyable for couples and families. Plus, late summer and early fall getaways can be convenient and affordable, especially if you…

Mastercard Black Card overview The Mastercard® Black Card™ is a premium card with decent benefits to elevate your travels. Perks include a $100 annual airline credit, reimbursement for your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee and a Priority Pass Select membership. The card earns 1 point per dollar on all transactions, and points can…

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) will submit a proposal for a third runway to the U.K. government this summer. The airport aims to have flights take off from said runway within the next decade. The privately funded expansion will be part of a multibillion-pound investment that will also revamp LHR’s terminals 1 and 5 to increase…

Over the past several years, Barclays has made big changes to its lineup of credit cards. The biggest shift is how the United Kingdom-based company is now focusing on cobranded cards, with partners like JetBlue and Wyndham. For consumers, that means the end of Barclays’ own flexible card products, like the now-departed Barclays Arrival Plus…

Japan seems to be on everyone’s travel wish list this year. The country is home to some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants, fascinating cultural experiences and famous natural phenomena, including the annual cherry blossom season. And though it requires a long and often expensive flight (or two) to get there from the U.S.,…