Southwest schedule extended — book cheaper flights now

If you have not booked flights for the upcoming months, now is an excellent time to snag Southwest Airlines flights. Although some carriers allow you to book flights about 11 months in advance, Southwest extends its booking window only a few months at a time. Currently, Southwest has extended its schedule through Nov. 1, 2025….

Disney Cruise Line reveals summer 2026 itineraries, including a second ship sailing to Alaska

Disney Cruise Line’s lineup of family-friendly cruises is already packed with exciting itineraries across the globe, but it’s about to get even more exciting in 2026. On Thursday, Disney revealed its summer 2026 sailings, including the introduction of a second ship to one of TPG’s favorite Disney cruise destinations. Until now, Disney Wonder was the…

Read ID vs. driver’s license: Everything you need to know

After a much-delayed rollout, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will finally require American travelers to carry a Real ID for domestic airport travel starting this spring. Beginning in May, regular driver’s licenses will no longer pass muster for TSA security. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Real ID requirement to ensure…

A second JW Marriott resort just opened in the Maldives — and you can book it from 70,000 points

The Maldives just got even dreamier for folks with Marriott Bonvoy points to burn: The second JW Marriott in the country is now open. Located a mere 15 minutes via speedboat from Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE), the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort sits right on the atoll’s largest lagoon. Accommodations at the resort…

What credit score do you need for the Amex Blue Cash Preferred?

If you’re looking for a great cash-back credit card to help you rack up rewards on everyday spending purchases, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. This card earns an impressive 6% cash back on U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in spending each calendar year; then 1% cash back) and select U.S. streaming…

JetBlue slashes iconic business route in latest network shakeup

JetBlue Airways will exit one of the nation’s most iconic business routes. The New York-based carrier filed plans this week to stop flying between New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in late April, as first flagged by Ishrion Aviation and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. JetBlue currently operates this…

Why your next trip across the Pacific might be via Texas

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is America’s second busiest airport and one of its largest hubs. Travelers today can get from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fiji with one quick stop at DFW; a route that 20 years ago would have taken three or more flights to complete. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is one of DFW’s…