Is it worth paying extra for a balcony cabin? As someone who has written about cruising for more than two decades, I have heard that question a lot, and I know where I stand on it: Absolutely. You’ll almost always pay more for a balcony cabin on a ship than for a cabin that just…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events, and tickets are expected to sell out fast. Luckily for Chase Sapphire cardholders, they have exclusive early access to an upcoming ticket sale that could give them a head start on securing seats for matches in all U.S. host cities. If…

The gloves are off. American Airlines unveiled five new nonstop routes on Thursday that appeared to further escalate an ongoing turf war with rival United Airlines. American’s new service includes three routes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which has emerged as a competitive flashpoint between the Fort Worth-based carrier and United during the past…

It’s the moment every traveler dreads: You’ve booked the trip, traveled to the airport — and realize you forgot your ID. That’s exactly what happened to me on a recent trip. Without TSA PreCheck or Clear, and with my departure time looming, I assumed I might have to cancel my travel plans. Here’s how I…

United Airlines is not backing down in its battle with American Airlines over dominance at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Scott Kirby, the CEO of United, told investors on Wednesday that his airline has drawn a “line in the sand” over further expansion by American at the airport. “We’re not going to allow them to…

Are you waiting for a Global Entry interview — or simply don’t want to pay the $120 application fee? There’s another option that can help you save nearly as much time at customs. Plus, it’s completely free. “It’s not Global Entry. But it’s pretty close, ” said Marc Calixte, former U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

I added the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card to my wallet over 10 years ago for its simple earning rates and modest $95 annual fee (see rates and fees). It has remained a valuable mid-tier travel rewards card due to its straightforward earning rates and no foreign transaction fees. Plus, you have multiple ways…

Buckle up, because Bilt continues to release details about its 2.0 program — which, as you may know, includes three new credit cards, two earning options and now an entirely new second rewards currency: Bilt Cash. Bilt Cash does not replace Bilt Rewards Points, which are generally regarded as the most valuable type of loyalty…

Airline seat selection can be a frustrating experience. Window or aisle seat? Preferred seat or standard seat? Over the wing or not? Select a seat or hope to score a great one at check-in? Sometimes, your ideal seat may not be available when you book. And who has time to manually check a seat map…

The Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty program is making several changes to how members can book Emirates first-class award seats with Qantas points, and for anyone who aspires to fly one of the world’s best first-class products, it’s a triple dose of negative news. Until now, using Qantas points has been one of the easiest ways…