What to do if a boarding pass isn’t marked TSA PreCheck

Ahead of the holiday travel season, there’s still time to sign up for TSA PreCheck. This program allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to expedite their way through airport security at more than 200 U.S. airports. More than 90 domestic and foreign airlines participate in the program. TSA PreCheck users do not have to take off their…

These are some of our favorite business and personal credit card combinations

While several credit cards work well individually, strategically combining some cards can provide a much better value. Groupings such as the Chase trifecta or Amex trifecta, where you hold three cards in the same rewards program, are obvious examples. However, small-business owners have even more opportunities to combine cards to maximize value. Even if you…

Where can Hilton take you in 2025? Add these new stay experiences to your travel wish list

With more than 8,300 locations worldwide and 24 distinct brands, there’s a Hilton stay experience for every type of traveler. This year, Hilton® has expanded its portfolio and partnerships to include even more options for travelers. What better way to showcase the full breadth of what Hilton has to offer than by taking a peek…

Southwest adds 8 new routes in latest schedule extension

Southwest Airlines is making some interesting new additions to its route map. The Dallas-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to add eight new domestic routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The full list of new routes is available below. Huge change in strategy: Southwest to launch…

Why AAdvantage Platinum Pro is the American Airlines elite status sweet spot

American Airlines AAdvantage is my primary airline loyalty program, and it has been since I first qualified for AAdvantage Executive Platinum status in 2016. I’m getting close to snagging Million Miler status with AAdvantage and believe there’s lots of value in the AAdvantage program and American miles. However, during the last qualification period, I didn’t…