Repositioning cruises 2025 and 2026: Save money with these unusual itineraries

Looking for a cruise where you can truly kick back and take advantage of onboard amenities without getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of a different port of call every day? Consider a repositioning cruise. Repositioning cruises are the name for one-way sailings that bring the ship to a new home port or…

Hilton Honors status match returns, offering up to 2 years of top-tier Diamond status

Hilton Honors has brought back its status match, and it’s one of the most generous of any hotel loyalty program. If you hold elite status in a major hotel program, you may wonder how other loyalty programs reward their elite members. There’s also a chance you might be unhappy with your current program. Or, maybe…

American Airlines makes big, useful upgrade to AAdvantage accounts

American Airlines just gave AAdvantage members a big upgrade, and it doesn’t even involve the flying experience. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier just rolled out an all-new online activity page for its loyalty program, a carrier spokesperson told TPG. To find your latest activity, log in to your American Airlines AAdvantage account and click the…

Guide to using digital ID for TSA checkpoints

The Transportation Security Administration continues to roll out facial recognition technology to modernize the airport security process. In my experience, the most helpful advancement thus far has been its digital identification system, which allows you to show a digital ID at TSA security checkpoints. Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs,…