I currently have more than 20 different travel rewards credit cards. Some of these are great for everyday spending, while others offer valuable perks that can make my travel experience less costly or more comfortable — or both. Most carry annual fees, including some hefty ones. Every time one comes up for renewal, I crunch…

Many of the world’s major airlines partner with other airlines, hotel groups and rental car companies. These partnerships can open up opportunities to visit more destinations and provide loyalty program members with more ways to earn and redeem airline miles. Chances are your airline of choice may have more partners than you think. In the…

In response to an airplane catching fire in South Korea earlier this year, several Asian airlines have issued new regulations for passengers who travel with portable batteries, including portable chargers. As officials investigate the cause of an Air Busan plane that caught fire before it was scheduled to depart from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in…

The TikTok trend cycle never stops churning. But while catchy dances and memes are fairly innocuous, some trends are riskier than others. A new travel-related trend eschews common guidance from most major airlines for a more cavalier approach to air travel. Following the “airport theory” method, travelers aim to arrive at the airport as close…

When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me to stop running away from my problems and to start living life. “Grow up,” he said. And, years ago, there was even a blog called “Mom says I’m running away.” I’m…

Is it poaching season on Southwest Airlines after its abrupt about-face on its longstanding “Bags Fly Free” policy? We may be about to find out. Frontier Airlines has become one of the first U.S. airlines to take aim at the low-cost behemoth for its decision to begin charging customers to check bags. ‘The Day Southwest…