I was worried that the “Miracle on the Hudson Experience” at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum would be a Disney-like ride, akin to flight-theater attractions that simulate flying over a city. To my relief, that’s not what the museum experience was about. “Miracle on the Hudson” refers to the Jan. 15, 2009, incident in which US…

For most people, booking the right hotel stay comes down to a few simple factors: price, location and amenities. “Oh, this one includes free breakfast,” one might say to themselves, and voila, it’s booked. For some communities, it’s not so simple. Until my father started traveling again after having his leg amputated, I never understood…

Wyndham and Barclays refreshed their cobranded credit card portfolio in June, offering travelers four distinct options based on how often they stay with Wyndham and which benefits they value most. The lineup now ranges from a no-annual-fee card for occasional Wyndham guests to a premium personal card designed for travelers who can maximize annual statement…

Southwest Airlines flyers have something to look forward to at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) soon. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates DCA, is planning a new nine-gate concourse for Terminal 1, as shown in environmental documents for the project released in July. The facility would replace the midcentury concourse and rotunda —…

If you’re thinking of using artificial intelligence to craft a complaint to an airline, cruise line, or car rental company, you may want to reconsider. As a consumer advocate and TPG’s ombudsman columnist, I’ve observed a distinct change in the help requests that cross my desk. Troubled travelers are using AI to navigate customer service…

Hoi An, Vietnam is a one-of-a-kind destination, full of great food, beautiful canals with nightly floating lanterns and a UNESCO-listed Old Town dating back to the 16th century. Now, it’s also home an equally unique boutique hotel that you can book with Hilton Honors points. HILTON Now open, the NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An,…

Capital One offers an expansive suite of personal cards, some of which are at the top of our lists, but it also offers a family of cards designed for businesses. These cards are known as the Spark cards, and they earn cash back. You can currently apply for three Spark cards: the Capital One Spark…

If you’re struggling to earn enough Loyalty Points for your desired American Airlines elite status tier, a new MaximizeMiles promotion from American Airlines Vacations may be appealing. Normally, American AAdvantage members without status earn 1 mile and Loyalty Point per dollar spent and AAdvantage status members earn 5 miles and Loyalty Points per dollar spent…

I don’t renew American Express Platinum Card® every year because of airport lounge access or hotel elite status. Instead, the benefit that goes the furthest toward justifying the card’s $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) is the card’s hotel statement credit. Cardmembers receive up to $600 in hotel statement credits per calendar year (allotted…

Many travel credit cards feature excellent welcome bonuses for new cardholders. However, you generally need to spend a particular amount on your new card within a specific time period to earn the bonus — and this required spending may exceed what you would typically spend on credit cards. As such, we frequently get the question:…