The Bilt Rewards program is preparing to launch a new rent payment platform, BillPay by Bilt, designed to enhance security for members who don’t live at Bilt partner properties. For current Bilt members, this is a relatively small update that requires little or no change on your part. But for homeowners, this is a major…

When I’m looking to book a paid flight, I head to Google Flights. The site has improved over the years, so it’s usually the only site I visit before buying a ticket. And if you’re just looking for ways to find cheap airfare, you likely don’t need ITA Matrix. However, ITA Matrix can be extremely…

If you fly American Airlines frequently, you may consider getting one of their cobranded cards from Citi. At the top of the hierarchy is the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees), which offers the most AA-specific perks of any credit card. But it comes with a hefty $595 annual fee….

Beginning in May, there will be one less benefit of being a top-tier United Airlines elite member. The Chicago-based airline emailed Premier 1K flyers this week to announce that it would cut the free Clear Plus membership effective May 1. Existing Clear Plus members who have already signed up for complimentary access will continue to…

Southwest Airlines once prided itself on its “transfarency” philosophy — low fares and no change fees, hidden fees or unexpected bag fees. Therefore, it was no surprise that some TPG staffers regarded Southwest as one of their top airline choices. However, following several (mostly negative) recent announcements, from new checked-bag fees to lower points-earning rates,…

I currently have more than 20 different travel rewards credit cards. Some of these are great for everyday spending, while others offer valuable perks that can make my travel experience less costly or more comfortable — or both. Most carry annual fees, including some hefty ones. Every time one comes up for renewal, I crunch…

Many of the world’s major airlines partner with other airlines, hotel groups and rental car companies. These partnerships can open up opportunities to visit more destinations and provide loyalty program members with more ways to earn and redeem airline miles. Chances are your airline of choice may have more partners than you think. In the…

In response to an airplane catching fire in South Korea earlier this year, several Asian airlines have issued new regulations for passengers who travel with portable batteries, including portable chargers. As officials investigate the cause of an Air Busan plane that caught fire before it was scheduled to depart from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in…

The TikTok trend cycle never stops churning. But while catchy dances and memes are fairly innocuous, some trends are riskier than others. A new travel-related trend eschews common guidance from most major airlines for a more cavalier approach to air travel. Following the “airport theory” method, travelers aim to arrive at the airport as close…

When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me to stop running away from my problems and to start living life. “Grow up,” he said. And, years ago, there was even a blog called “Mom says I’m running away.” I’m…