In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines recently changed its policy for plus-size passengers who require an extra seat. Beginning next year, Southwest will require passengers to pay for an extra seat in advance and then request a refund after the fact. This policy has been in effect on paper for some time; however, most…

When it comes to credit card options, we’re living in an amazing age. Selection has never been better, with competitive options across a wide range of price points and reward types. Choosing the right credit card for your specific lifestyle and travel goals can make a huge difference in how many rewards you earn and…

The first U.S. airline to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to all passengers is giving its on-board service a big upgrade. JetBlue on Thursday said it will partner with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to outfit some of its planes with faster connectivity powered by low-Earth-orbit satellites. The move will give JetBlue high-speed on-board internet that uses similar…

United Airlines will add two new routes and beef up schedules on more than 15 others in January. All come in markets served by Spirit Airlines, and that’s no coincidence. United’s move comes just a week after Spirit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in nine months. Spirit’s abrupt return to…

When I learned I would be taking a business trip to a conference in Las Vegas around my husband’s birthday, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to celebrate. I could book a flight for my husband and a couple of additional nights at a hotel, and voila — ready-made birthday weekend. The only problem? Vegas…

Getting “SSSS” on your boarding pass isn’t a mistake — it’s a flag for Secondary Security Screening Selection, which adds extra screening before you fly. Even if you are approved for the time-saving TSA PreCheck program and/or Global Entry, you are not immune from these dreaded letters appearing on your next boarding pass. Here’s what…

The fare sales to Europe continue as American Airlines has slashed prices on flights to some of the most popular overseas destinations. We found some great itineraries in this sale for less than $400 round-trip. If you’ve been thinking of visiting Athens, Greece, and soaking in its abundance of history and culture, or if it’s…

Alaska Airlines’ and Hawaiian Airlines’ much-anticipated joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, launched in August. With it came a slew of under-the-radar perks and a unique way to choose how to earn points and elite status. Though Atmos Rewards introduced new benefits and changes, compared to its predecessor program, Mileage Plan, it will still utilize Alaska’s…

With dozens of travel credit cards available, there’s truly something for every kind of traveler. The key is finding a card that matches your spending habits and helps you get closer to your travel goals — whether that’s a weekend getaway or a dream vacation. Here’s what to look for when choosing the best travel…

You probably already know some of Hilton’s most iconic luxury brands, like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria. But did you know that in 2024, Hilton partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a collection of some of the world’s best independent hotels and resorts, to bring hundreds of properties into the Hilton Honors ecosystem? Now,…