A friend recently called me in a panic about summer vacation plans. Like so many families, work schedules mean she can’t always lock plans in advance. While she had reserved hotel rooms in Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland, she hadn’t yet booked the flights. Airfare, it turned out, was just too expensive and beyond her…

Alaska Airlines is planning to send some of its Boeing 737s to Hawaii, with a new paint job and a new mission: flying between the Hawaiian islands. Alaska Air Group on Tuesday announced plans to replace Hawaiian Airlines’ aging fleet of Boeing 717s with Alaska’s 737-800s. Those larger Boeing jets will get refreshed and repainted…

JetBlue is already moving fast to fill a Spirit Airlines-sized void in Fort Laurderdale. Now, it appears the New York-based airline could be on the verge of doing the same at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). And it’s eyeing the Spirit’s former home in the historic Marine Air Terminal. JetBlue this week confirmed it won coveted takeoff…

The StubHub statement credit on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is one of my favorite benefits on the card. I receive up to $300 per year to use on purchases made through StubHub or its sister site, Viagogo. The credit is split into two biannual credits of up to $150 (activation required;…

If you’ve been planning a Sephora haul, Wednesday could be a very good day to shop. DoorDash is offering DashPass members a chance to save $40 on a $100 Sephora order as its latest one-day deal drop. Like last week’s popular $50-off-$100 Kroger deal drop, this offer is available in limited quantities beginning at 9…

From weighted eye masks to inflatable tray-table pillows, there are plenty of gadgets that you can buy to make those rigid economy seats more comfortable. But soon, Emirates passengers will no longer have to bring their own neck pillow. Emirates will roll out a new economy seat feature to help passengers sleep on long-haul flights,…

It’s no secret that most all-inclusive resorts require a passport — there are only a handful in the U.S. — and therefore require a bit more than a weekend to fully enjoy the experience. But Bungalows Key Largo requires only a quick, one-hour drive south from Miami and a willingness to unwind for 48 hours…

The American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have enough benefits that it’s not surprising some fly under the radar. One major card perk that many cardmembers forget about is the ability to get complimentary elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club…

Houston, we may have a potential development in who can qualify for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) welcome offer of 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Last week, TPG editor-in-chief Nick Ewen shared that he unexpectedly qualified for the Chase Sapphire…

Of all the major cities along the East Coast, Baltimore’s compact size makes it one of the easiest to navigate in one weekend. But just because it is smaller than most of its neighbors doesn’t mean this Maryland metropolis is lacking in things to do during your next weekend getaway. In addition to its Inner…