Have you found that elite status upgrades are harder to come by? There’s a good reason. Delta Air Lines recently revealed a head-turning statistic: 15 years ago, just 12% of passengers sitting in its domestic first-class cabin actually paid for their ticket, executives shared. Today, it’s a very different story: Around 75% of first-class passengers…

One of America’s quintessential budget airlines is wading into new, premium territory with first class-style seats set for takeoff next year. Frontier Airlines will add “luxurious, spacious seats” in the first two rows of its jets beginning in late 2025, the carrier announced Tuesday. It’s also trying to ratchet up the allure of its frequent…

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest on record for transatlantic flying. On Tuesday, TAP Air Portugal announced three new high-profile seasonal routes between the U.S. and Portugal. They include: Boston to Porto, starting May 14 Los Angeles to Lisbon, starting May 16 San Francisco to Terceira in the Azores, starting…

When you apply for a new credit card, your credit score is a key piece of information the bank considers before approving or denying you. This three-digit number gives lenders a picture of your credit risk; it evaluates the information on your credit report and calculates the likelihood that you’ll be at least 90 days…

Right now you can fly to breathtaking Maui from the East Coast for less than $400 roundtrip on Oneworld carriers Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The time frame for this sale is January and February of next year. Weather on the island is a bit colder than normal and there’s always the chance of rain,…

Cyber Monday is here. This year, it seems to be turning into Cyber Week, with cruise deals running through midweek and, in some cases, much longer. But what if I told you that you could stack the cruise lines’ current offers with a way to score up to 60,000 bonus miles from your favorite airline…

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I have a problem that a bunch of you probably share: I love to shop when I travel, but I hate to check a bag. Or at least I hate to check a bag before I shop, and I don’t typically think about whether my shopping habit will get the better of me when deciding…

If you feel like you never have enough hands when rolling your carry-on around the airport, there’s an answer — and it’s up to 25% off on Amazon today. The Riemot Luggage Travel Cup Holder slides over your suitcase handle to add two cupholders and a sleeve for your phone, passport and anything else you…

There are plenty of great travel gadgets out there, but if there’s one that’s saved my bacon more than any other, it’s probably a portable power bank. If you’re in a new place and looking to explore, the last thing you need is for your phone’s battery to die while you’re trying to map your…