Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday that it had successfully emerged from bankruptcy, exiting a major corporate restructuring five months after first filing for bankruptcy. The low-cost carrier originally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November 2024 in an effort to “position the company for long-term success.” That followed a failure to return to profitability…

There is a lot to love about a Disney Deluxe resort like Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The rooms are spacious and have a fun outdoorsy theme; the pool area offers hot tubs, a waterslide and a splash playground; and you are only a quick boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom. The…

We know what you’re thinking: Why pay hefty annual fees on two cards that earn the same type of points? Well, for us (and many others), it’s entirely worthwhile. Indeed, the combined $1,000-plus price tag on The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Gold Card can be confronting. However, these cards’ earning rates…

Wyndham Rewards launched its fifth annual Wyndham Member Month last week. To celebrate, the program is offering five weeks of member-only deals. Each Wednesday during Member Month, Wyndham Rewards will announce a new offer for its members. It’s currently the second week of Wyndham Member Month. We’ll update this post as Member Month continues and…

The best cruise lines for families allow parents and kids to have fun together and apart while taking the stress out of group travel. Our favorite family ships mix wow-factor activities with attractive kids clubs, plentiful and convenient dining and thoughtful touches like bathtubs and babysitting. Your family might be happy anywhere there’s a beach…

March 12, 2025 • 2 min read Bilt members can now use points to pay for Lyft rides The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our…

“The Day Southwest Died.” That was the Cranky Flier headline as the popular aviation site ruminated on Southwest Airlines’ decision to add bag fees — as well as a raft of other changes tucked into the announcement. Hyperbole? Not this time. The theme was a common one following Southwest’s stunning reversal of a policy that…

Have the winds suddenly shifted for U.S. air travel, or is it just some momentary turbulence? That was the question discussed by the leaders of the country’s largest airlines as they reported weaker-than-expected performance in the first quarter at a J.P. Morgan investor conference on Tuesday. “The business at the core is healthy,” said Ed…

While smooth sailing is always the aim, we often need to expect the unexpected. You can prepare yourself by taking out an insurance policy that can compensate you when your vacation at sea does not go as planned. Need to cancel your trip at the last minute due to an accident or illness? Did your…