When you’re at the counter ready to rent a car, it’s likely you’ll be asked to add car rental protection to your bill. At first, it may seem like a good idea to say yes. What if something goes wrong? Well, if you have a travel credit card in your wallet, you may already have…

The plane that will make Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” dream of flying nonstop from Sydney to London and New York is one step closer to reality. Airbus rolled the first A350-1000ULR, which stands for “ultra long-range,” off its assembly line in Toulouse, France, last week. The aircraft features an extra fuel tank and other enhancements in…

Rove Miles entered the loyalty landscape earlier this year with a travel booking platform that feels similar to many credit card travel portals — but without the need for a credit card. Anyone can join Rove for free, unlocking the ability to earn and burn Rove Miles on flights, hotels and gift card purchases through…

It’s that time of year: Holiday decorations are already appearing in airports and stores worldwide. Luckily, Wyndham Rewards is celebrating the season early, too, offering a holiday gift to all its members: a complimentary, limited-time, one-level status upgrade. You can visit the Wyndham Rewards upgrade page now through Dec. 31 to request your one-time status…

We just came off what may have been the most chaotic weekend at U.S. airports in years, with flight cancellations piling up across the country. And while there does now appear to be momentum in Washington toward reopening the government, the Trump administration is making ominous predictions about what air travel could look like soon…

On Sunday, Nov. 9, TPG reported that Marriott announced the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder, a hospitality company that runs short-term rentals and boutique hotels in over 35 cities worldwide. Now, Sonder has announced that it’s “winding down operations immediately and expects to initiate a Chapter 7 liquidation of its U.S. business,” according…

Most associate the American Express Platinum Card® with luxury and high-end benefits. After all, the card is known for its lounge access, hotel elite status offerings and having access to valuable transfer partners. The card’s up to $155 per calendar year Walmart+ statement credit*, however, doesn’t fit neatly into the Platinum’s reputation for prestige. That…

Prime Visa card overview Amazon’s Prime Visa (see rates and fees) is a solid earner, with bonus rewards on Amazon purchases, Chase Travel℠, gas, dining and commuting. That makes it a strong contender for those who spend big with Amazon and its affiliated brands. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of…

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We are now in the prime booking window for Christmas flights. As we often report, the best time to book cheap flights is one to two months in advance of travel. We are now just over a month ahead of booking for Christmas, so airfares should be at their cheapest around this time. If you…