London Gatwick Airport (LGW) was evacuated this morning after a suspicious item was found in a piece of luggage. The evacuation took place at 10:55 a.m. GMT. It is believed that the suspicious baggage was discovered at around 8 a.m. GMT, according to reports. Sussex Police have confirmed that they were called to the South…

Apple’s fan-favorite AirPods Pro received a major upgrade back in September 2022, making the earbuds more travel-friendly than ever. Amazon currently has Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) on sale for the lowest price we’ve ever seen in the lead-up to Black Friday. While we can’t say for sure that the price won’t drop further once…

Southwest Airlines is making a tweak to its Rapid Rewards program for 2025, which will make it a tad easier for customers to earn points and work their way toward A-List elite status. Specifically, the Dallas-based carrier is adjusting its cash + points redemption setup that debuted this past spring. Starting with flights flown on…

Citi Strata Premier Card overview The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees) is an under-the-radar gem with a phenomenal range of bonus categories. While the card isn’t as strong on the redemption side as similar offerings from Chase or Amex, the ability to earn 3 points per dollar on eligible travel and dining…

TAP Air Portugal isn’t waiting for Black Friday to drop its big holiday sale. The carrier has “Black FLYday” deals on economy fares to Europe from U.S. departure cities like Boston, Miami, New York City and San Francisco for as low as $359 round-trip. You can save even more by using TAP Miles&Go miles. We…

Flying to over 30 destinations across five continents, Virgin Atlantic may be a carrier that you have overlooked when planning your travels. While booking cash and award flights with the U.K.-based carrier can be costly, especially with added surcharges, the airline’s loyalty program, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, offers attractive partner award charts and noteworthy Saver…

If you’re a U.S.-based traveler, Portugal’s flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, may not be on your radar. However, its frequent flyer program, TAP Miles&Go, is a transfer partner of several credit card rewards programs, so you can easily earn and redeem miles. But, should you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know…

Alaska Airlines has a new home in the remade Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and it has opened a fancy new lounge to accompany it. I’d argue it’s possibly the best out of Alaska’s nine lounges in the country. As we first reported in June, the Seattle-based carrier moved its…

Most of us make regular purchases at retail stores and sites, whether for pet supplies, home decor, clothing or gifts. While these purchases can add up quickly — especially leading up to the holidays — they rarely fall into the bonus categories on rewards credit cards, making it harder to earn extra points and miles…

From frequent travelers to fashionistas, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to carry-on luggage. If you fly so often that you are on a first-name basis with your local airport’s Transportation Security Administration agents, you need a carry-on suitcase that is durable enough to withstand repeated use. Your carry-on bag should…