This year has been hectic, and between moving and traveling, I found myself relying on DoorDash, dining out and online grocery delivery far more than usual. At first, I felt a little guilty about how much I was spending for convenience. Then I remembered one of my favorite credit card strategies: using the Chase Sapphire…

So, you think you want to take a cruise? First, let me say that you’ll likely love it. I’ve been cruising for nearly 30 years, on just about every line out there, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful way to travel. It’s not for everyone, of course. Plenty of people have tried it…

For the third straight year, American Airlines loyalists won’t have to contend with any changes to the airline’s elite status requirements. American on Wednesday announced that it’s leaving American Airlines AAdvantage status benchmarks exactly the same this coming year. That’s likely to be a bit of a relief for frequent travelers who have had to…

When Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024, the vision was clear: Alaska wanted to solidify its place as a bona fide global carrier capable of transporting passengers all over the world. Just days into 2026, it’s evident that focus on growth remains a top priority. On Wednesday, Alaska Airlines announced that it reached a…

It may sound bonkers to buy airline miles and hotel points to fund your adventures. After all, the reason many of us got into this hobby in the first place was to travel for (nearly) free simply by swiping rewards credit cards. So, isn’t paying for travel rewards to book award redemptions irrational? Actually, with…

Taiwanese premium airline Starlux Airlines is eyeing new U.S. destinations with the help of its latest long-haul plane. The carrier took delivery of its first of 18 Airbus A350-1000s on Tuesday with a promise of new flights to the East Coast of the U.S. and Europe. “The delivery of our first A350-1000 marks the beginning…

When it comes to your financial persona, there are few metrics more important than your credit score. This number can influence not only your ability to get approved for top travel credit cards but also the interest rate you pay on a mortgage, your ability to obtain an auto loan and a host of other…

Wave Season, the booking period during the first quarter of each year when cruise lines offer some of their best discounts, is once again here — and Princess Cruises has a promotion that delivers significant savings for couples, families and groups of friends. With its 2026 Wave Season Come Aboard Sale, Princess is offering up…

The days of paying $10, $20 or $30 for inflight internet on American Airlines flights are rapidly coming to an end. For months, the Fort Worth-based carrier had been pledging to end its on-board internet fees on most flights beginning in January. That shift begins in earnest on Tuesday, American announced. It’s a move that’s…

Hawaiian Airlines should be a member of the Oneworld alliance by late April, the carrier announced Monday. It’s a step that’s been in the works ever since Alaska Airlines’ parent company acquired the Honolulu-based carrier in 2024. The move would make Hawaiian, like Alaska, a full-fledged alliance partner of American Airlines and a dozen-plus other…