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Charleston cruise port guide: Plan your trip to the Holy City

Frequent cruisers are likely familiar with popular East Coast cruise ports, such as Boston, Baltimore, New York City and Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey. But did you know you can also cruise from the Carolinas? The cruise port in Charleston, South Carolina, is a driveable distance from several cities, including Charlotte (three hours) and […]

Updated: Apr 28, 2024
America’s smallest airports are hurting, even as more people than ever are flying

In many respects, 2023 was a record-setting year at airports. The Transportation Security Administration saw its busiest summer ever. All-time, single-day passenger traffic records fell on two occasions. Airlines fielded historic demand for overseas travel, prompting carriers to shift their schedules to meet an enduring craving for travel. By all accounts, 2024 will be more […]

Updated: Apr 24, 2024
Best credit card for American Airlines Admirals Club access: Citi AAdvantage Executive Card

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. For many travelers, airport lounge access is crucial as it allows a space where you can either relax before a journey or be productive and get work done. This is where American Admirals Club lounges come in — over 50 of them exist all over the world, and you […]

Updated: Apr 18, 2024
Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping portal guide

Earning Alaska Airlines miles recently became slightly easier when Bilt added Alaska as a transfer partner. You can also earn Alaska miles with the Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card and the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card. But of all the ways to earn Alaska miles, the Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping portal remains one of the […]

Updated: Apr 13, 2024
Best times to book business-class award flights

If you want to fly business class for an upcoming trip without paying a massive amount of cash, you may consider booking an award flight. Business-class award flights can be difficult to find on some routes as availability can be limited. You can improve your chances of snagging a great award by learning how to […]

Updated: Apr 8, 2024
Maximize Marriott award night redemptions: Here’s how

There’s a lot to love about the Marriott Bonvoy program. You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to over 40 airline partners, but I usually prefer to redeem Marriott points for hotel stays. So, here are some of my favorite ways to maximize Marriott award night redemptions. Stay for 5, Pay for 4 One of the […]

Updated: Mar 24, 2024
Two major New York airports win awards for terminals

Two of the largest airports in the New York City area have come away with significant recognition in recent days, reflecting the major transformations passengers have witnessed at both LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). On Tuesday, Newark’s new Terminal A became one of only two terminals in North America to […]

Updated: Mar 19, 2024
Singapore Airlines upgrades premium economy dining and amenity kits

The premium economy product on Singapore Airlines is already an elevated experience compared to what you might find on American carriers. But why stay complacent at the top? On March 31, Singapore Airlines plans to roll out enhancements to its premium economy dining product on all flights as well as amenity kits on journeys clocking […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Hawaiian Airlines Dreamliner sneak peek: New business class and economy cabins

Travelers headed to Hawaii are about to enjoy an upgraded experience thanks to the stunning new cabins that Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled aboard its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which it just started taking delivery of in February. The Honolulu-based carrier will put these new planes into service in April. But we got a sneak peek at […]

Updated: Mar 9, 2024
Brightline announces newest station in Florida

Less than six months after opening a major extension of its service to Orlando, Brightline has unveiled plans to build a new station in Florida. At a news conference Monday, the private intercity rail operator revealed its seventh and newest station will be in the city of Stuart, about 40 miles north of West Palm […]

Updated: Mar 4, 2024