We all know that the last thing you want to do is forget your passport when traveling internationally. But you may not realize there are many passport details that, if overlooked, can derail your trip before you even get to the airport. In fact, ensuring your passport is valid and fits all necessary criteria is…

Cash-back credit cards appeal to a wide range of cardholders for one simple reason: Their value is easy to understand. Every purchase earns a clear, predictable rebate, without the guesswork that often comes with travel rewards cards. That said, choosing the right cash-back card isn’t always straightforward. At a high level, cards fall into two…

Call it the cruise line for people who want a big amenity-filled ship that isn’t a floating amusement park. Princess Cruises operates relatively large, reasonably priced vessels. But unlike many of its competitors in that space — most notably Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — it doesn’t load them up with sprawling…

Delta Air Lines is turning to Boeing for a big order of planes you’ll see on flights between the U.S. and Europe. The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced plans to add the U.S. planemaker’s 787 Dreamliner to its fleet for the first time. Specifically, Delta said it would buy 30 of Boeing’s largest Dreamliner variant…

The credit card industry went into high gear over the weekend following a social media post from President Donald Trump calling for a 10% cap on interest rates. This mirrors a pledge he made on the campaign trail, and it also aligns with a pair of proposed bills in Congress (one in the Senate and…

Fast-growing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will add 32 new gates as part of a more than $5 billion expansion. The airport will build two new remote satellite concourses as part of the expansion program: Concourse B with 26 gates and Concourse M with six gates. The plan also includes new taxiways and other infrastructure to…

EVA Air will launch the first-ever nonstop flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) this summer. Sun Chia-Ming, president of the Star Alliance carrier, on Monday told local press that EVA will begin four weekly flights from Taipei to the Washington, D.C. area in July. The new TPE-IAD route will…

In late 2025, Hilton Honors announced the addition of the new Diamond Reserve elite status tier, to debut at the start of 2026. To qualify for Hilton Diamond Reserve status, you must spend $18,000 and stay 80 nights or complete 40 stays per calendar year. One of the standout perks of Hilton Diamond Reserve status…

Thinking about booking your first cruise? The sheer range of choices can be daunting. There are more than two dozen lines marketing to North Americans — no two alike. The list of brands includes everything from giant household names such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line to lesser-known small-ship operators such as Windstar Cruises….

We’re nearing decision time for current Bilt Mastercard® cardholders. Later this week, Bilt Rewards will officially roll out information on the loyalty program’s three new credit cards, called Bilt Card 2.0 and issued by Cardless. Current cardholders will have just over two weeks to evaluate their 2.0 options and make a choice before the Wells…