Air Canada is planning three new U.S. routes next summer despite lower transborder travel numbers. The Star Alliance carrier will return to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) from its hub at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), and add new routes to both Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Columbus’ John Glenn International Airport (CMH) in Ohio…

Annual fee increases are a reality of travel rewards credit cards and a trend I don’t see going away any time soon. The good news is more often than not, they come with a refreshed slate of perks and benefits — and sometimes, that refresh can really work in your favor. That was the case…

Rewards credit cards are a great way to earn valuable reward currency for expenses you already make regularly. Plus, they make travel more comfortable thanks to transferable points and miles. In fact, transferable credit card points transformed the way I travel because this currency is so much more valuable than points earned directly through an…

For many Americans, river cruising has become almost synonymous with pictures and videos of long, narrow ships gliding leisurely past European castles and iconic landmarks such as the neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building that towers over the Danube. While that is certainly a very accurate and enticing depiction, it’s just one. Over the years, river cruising…

I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in…

This year has been a roller coaster for Southwest Airlines. It has ditched its signature seating process and free checked bags policy, overhauled its credit card lineup and inked new international partnerships. The latest news? An attention-grabbing offer on the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees), which, if timed correctly,…

Flying out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)? The next time you take public transportation to the airport, you might get to skip the long security lines. A new concept at BOS plans to trial a form of “presecurity” for users of the greater region’s Logan Express bus service. This would have passengers go through…

One benefit of select tiers of Marriott elite status is complimentary, space-available room upgrades at check-in. However, for some stays, you may want to guarantee a specific view or a larger room at booking instead of hoping for an upgrade. You can book a paid rate for the room type you want. However, you can…

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will offer two free checked bags as a perk for cardholders of its branded Mastercard, making the credit card even more appealing. Spirit confirmed to TPG that the perk will be offered to primary cardholders of the Free Spirit® Travel More World Elite Mastercard®, which is issued by Bank of America….

The Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees) from Chase is a valuable cobranded airline credit card that offers cardholders ongoing value for a low annual fee. The card currently offers a high welcome bonus but comes with a caveat, which we’ll explore below. Before you assume that the Aeroplan card has nothing to offer…