Buy Air Canada Aeroplan points with up to a 100% bonus through July 17

Aeroplan members, check your accounts as it appears that Air Canada’s loyalty program is running a flash sale over the next couple of days, and it can potentially save you money on your next flight. How does the sale work, and is it worth it? Let’s take a look. Aeroplan’s flash sale JAMES MACDONALD/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES…

Tips to help you save money on a rental car: How to never pay full price

Road trip season is in full swing, but rental cars (like everything else) are no longer as affordable as they used to be. Plus, the initial price advertised can be misleading, as there are often hidden fees, damage waivers and other expenses to take into account. If you’re looking to cut costs on your upcoming…

Credit cards with the greatest value for authorized users

There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. For one, it can help the primary cardholder hit certain spending requirements and earn rewards much faster. In turn, authorized users can benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit score and length of credit history in many instances, thus improving their own…

United adds 3 new Mexico and Caribbean winter routes

United Airlines will offer travelers a new way to the Riviera Nayarit on Mexico’s Pacific coast this winter. The Star Alliance carrier will add Tepic International Airport (TPQ) to its map with a Saturday-only nonstop from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) beginning Dec. 20. The flight — on an Embraer E175 — will operate…

Allegiant Air explores Wi-Fi for its planes, has talked with Starlink

Budget airlines aren’t generally known for having the latest tech and entertainment options on board their planes. But Allegiant Air thinks there’s one thing it can’t wait on much longer: inflight Wi-Fi. Allegiant anticipates adding onboard internet in the not-too-distant future, the carrier’s top executive confirmed this week: “That is the expectation,” CEO Greg Anderson…

Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. American Express Gold: A top luxury travel card against a top foodie card

When it comes to travel rewards cards, you usually get what you pay for in terms of bonus categories and perks. This is why we usually compare cards within a single category to try to find the best premium rewards card or the best no-annual-fee cards. The problem is that the American Express® Gold Card…

Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which is right for you?

When navigating U.S. airport security, there’s no better way (in our humble opinion) to expedite your trip than by being both a Clear and TSA PreCheck user. A third program, Global Entry, completes the trifecta for speeding your way through airport lines. You might ask yourself whether it’s necessary to have TSA PreCheck and Global…