Author Archives for "Tim Winship".
How well do you understand Basic Economy fares? There are many reasons to revile the Basic Economy fares now offered by the Big Three airlines. They’re cheap, sure. But they’re also punishingly bereft… Continue Reading
Got Delta miles? Delta’s monthly award sales are a great way to make them go further. Fly to or from New York for as few as 11,000 Delta miles roundtrip in coach. That’s the gist of Delta’s… Continue Reading
Are you aware of the potential dangers of boarding a plane? Most travelers aren’t. It’s well known that flying exposes passengers to other passengers’ infectious diseases, as many travelers are… Continue Reading
What’s on your smartphone? Have you downloaded the latest and greatest travel apps, to have them available to help research and book your next trip? Do you know what the latest and greatest travel… Continue Reading
Somebody has to win this trip, right? Might as well be you. Enter the Shula’s “Sicily SweepSTEAKS” sweepstakes by October 31, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a five-day trip… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Hilton Adds Bonus Opportunities for Credit Card Holders From Hilton:… Continue Reading
While the focus has been on airlines, they aren’t alone in relying increasingly heavily on fees and surcharges to bolster their top and bottom lines. According to a report by the NYU School of Professional… Continue Reading
Since the advent of so-called unbundled fares, consumers have gradually come to accept (if not appreciate) the trade-off they entail: ultra-low fares in exchange for a slew of additional fees for everything… Continue Reading
Here’s the elevator pitch for the new Seated app: Download the app to your smartphone. Use the app to book at a participating restaurant. Dine. Earn a $15 gift card from Amazon, Starbucks, or Uber… Continue Reading
There’s never been a better time to earn miles for shopping. Until recently, the airlines ran promotions for their online shopping portals just a few times a year, typically around holidays. Today,… Continue Reading
