A great beginner card is inexpensive to hold, easy to use and capable of earning rewards that help further your travels. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) fits the bill on all three. It’s a card I’ve had in my wallet for almost three years now, and I still use it regularly. Let’s…

The Capital One Venture Business is part of the expanding Venture card family. It’s designed for business owners who want to earn rewards without having to think too much about how they spend. With a straightforward earning structure, a handful of useful credits and a reasonable $95 annual fee, this card is easy to justify…

Ready or not, United Airlines passengers booking flights in the airline’s fanciest seats are about to have a lot more choices. And by choices, we mean more fare types — and restrictions — to navigate. As TPG first reported earlier this month, the Chicago-based airline is bringing the “basic” idea behind basic economy to its…

To offset rising fuel surcharges, U.S. airlines have recently raised checked bag fees. So now, for a round-trip flight, you can expect to pay about $100 extra per person for each checked bag. As someone who doesn’t have elite status from staying loyal to a specific airline and likes to book basic economy for the…

One of the most anticipated hotel openings of the year, the Andaz Lisbon, has finally opened its doors to guests. Located in Lisbon’s charming Baixa neighborhood, the Andaz Lisbon offers Praça do Comércio views, access to the most desirable parts of the city and the chance to earn and burn valuable World of Hyatt points…

When the Trump administration took office last year, plenty of airline industry insiders thought the next wave of mergers could be coming. Few, however, had a marriage of American Airlines and United Airlines — two of the nation’s largest carriers — on their bingo card. But then came Monday evening, when Bloomberg reported United CEO…