Southwest Airlines’ plan to start charging for checked bags may not only be good for its bottom line but also for other carriers, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said. “It’s the slaying of the sacred cow,” Kirby said at a J.P. Morgan investor conference on Tuesday, hours after Southwest unveiled the new fees. He added…

After closing in May 2024 for a multimillion-dollar renovation, the W Maldives is ready to welcome guests back with the perfect balance of serene relaxation and ocean adventure. MARRIOTT The resort’s 77 villas have been completely reimagined by the Miaja Design Group with the island nation’s natural beauty top of mind. For instance, the overwater…

There are some hotels that just keep crossing your digital path. Teasing you with an undeniable allure, giving you this sense of “I need to be there, but I just don’t know if I’ll ever make it.” For me, this hotel was Kisawa Sanctuary. My Roman Empire, if you will. I thought about it a…

Points and miles are easy to earn, but if you’ve been struggling to redeem them, particularly for premium-cabin flights, you need to know about this tool that could save you hundreds — if not thousands — of minutes, miles and dollars. Over the past few years, many third-party redemption availability platforms have sprung up, promising…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.   Whether it’s the trio of legacy airlines in the U.S. or the main airline alliances, some things just work well in threes. For example, many of us at TPG love the Chase Trifecta: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Ink Business Preferred® Credit…

Royal Caribbean is unarguably one of the best cruise lines for kids. But that doesn’t mean all its ships are equally good for kids of all ages and interests. Every ship in Royal Caribbean‘s fleet has kid-friendly attractions, such as pools, an outdoor movie screen, a rock-climbing wall and a kids club with age-appropriate activities….

Whenever I ask readers what the number one thing holding them back from traveling is, I almost always get the same answer: money. This problem — and how to overcome it — is my most asked question. “Matt, I don’t know how to afford travel. Help!” I have answered this question in a plethora of…

If you’re considering a new credit card to maximize your rewards, your cellphone provider might not be the first place you look. However, if you are a Verizon customer, there is a card offer you may not know about that should definitely be on your radar. For anyone seeking to amp up their rewards strategy…

Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines — unless you’re willing to pay up for a high-priced fare, boast elite status, or carry one of its cobranded credit cards. In an announcement that figured to shake the foundation of its relationship with customers, the Dallas-based carrier on Tuesday announced it will end its…

Breeze Airways will make Key West the latest dot on its ever-expanding route map. Flights from the popular destination in the Florida Keys begin June 12, when Breeze launches four weekly flights to both Orlando and Tampa. Breeze has throttled up its growth since it launched service in 2021. Key West International Airport (EYW) will…