Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ final dates sparks Airbnb, hotel surge in US and Canadian cities

The global economic juggernaut that is Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is finally coming to an end later this year after a final leg that features stops in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before concluding in Canada with performances in Toronto and, finally, Vancouver, British Columbia. As you might expect, demand for Airbnb stays and…

2024 holiday airfare special report: We used 7.2 million pieces of data to show what it will cost you to travel using cash or airline miles

The holidays are an expensive time of year — especially if you’re hoping to travel to visit loved ones or head out on a peak-season vacation. As you’ve probably noticed, airlines often raise their airfare prices during periods of peak demand, including around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Thankfully, as savvy travelers know, you can…

Breeze Airways announces 4 new Florida routes departing this winter

Breeze Airways is bolstering its service in Florida this winter. The Utah-based low-cost carrier, which commenced service in 2021, unveiled its latest expansion Tuesday, with four new routes to the Sunshine State. Between December and February, Breeze will expand its footprint at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with three new routes — each from smaller U.S….

You’ll never guess which luxury company is planning the world’s southernmost hotel

There’s about to be a new southernmost hotel in the world — operated by a company you might not expect. Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises revealed on Wednesday that it will build a 150-room luxury property just south of Puerto Williams, Chile — the southernmost settlement in the world. The luxury brand, which has not…

Chase’s Pay Yourself Back feature: How to maximize cash back using your rewards

If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on this redemption option. Not only has the option expanded to a broader list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates aren’t anything to sneeze at, especially as some airline mile devaluations have occurred when using…

United brings popular app feature to Apple’s newest Watches

United Airlines travelers who wear one of the newest Apple Watches will have one less excuse for missing their flight. The Chicago-based airline announced this week that it’s adding support for Live Activities on the Apple Watch. This feature allows travelers to conveniently access flight information — such as live boarding times, gate assignments and…

What are points and miles worth? TPG’s valuations for October 2024

One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others,…

Marriott announces Uber partnership changes: The good, the bad and the totally worthless

Oct. 02, 2024 • 3 min read Marriott announces Uber partnership changes: The good, the bad and the totally worthless The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards,…

Frontier’s new UpFront Plus: What to expect booking and on board

Earlier this year, Frontier Airlines unveiled what it’s calling its newest “premium” product: a new seating option called UpFront Plus. The new product lets passengers pay extra to essentially block the middle seat in their row, guaranteeing that it stays empty. It also includes a seat in the first two rows of the aircraft, which…