Author Archives for "Tim Winship".
If there’s one mileage-earning opportunity that travelers routinely overlook, it’s shopping at the airlines’ online mileage malls. The prices are the same. And by making your purchases… Continue Reading
It was a recurring theme of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign: We’ll build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico, and force Mexico to pay for it. The wall remains on Trump’s agenda,… Continue Reading
When it comes to gaining and retaining the loyalty of frequent, high-profit flyers, Southwest has a problem. As a self-described budget airline, Southwest lacks the cushy seats and airport lounges full-service… Continue Reading
For many years, American Express considered itself the exclusive purveyor of upscale rewards cards for well-heeled high-frequency travelers. No more. Most recently, Chase introduced its Sapphire Reserve… Continue Reading
On February 28, SuperShuttle, operator of the once-ubiquitous blue vans, suspended its Atlanta shared-ride service, leaving travelers with one fewer option for accessing the country’s busiest airport… Continue Reading
Transparent pricing is one of the keystones of the free market, which is supposed to benefit both consumers and business. And yet, in the travel world, it’s not equally embraced by both buyers and… Continue Reading
Have you ever peed in the pool? Probably. Even Olympic swimming champ Michael Phelps admits to regularly using the pool as a toilet. Which raises the related question: How much pee is in that pool? Standing… Continue Reading
How’s this for a sweepstakes prize: enough Marriott Rewards points to stay free at Marriott hotels five nights a week for 30 years. Enter the Marriott “Travel for Life” sweepstakes by… Continue Reading
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! Travel Fraud Is Down, but Not Out Fake travel websites created to steal… Continue Reading
If you’re a member of IHG Rewards Club, the loyalty program of the InterContinental Hotels Group, you now have a new benefit: Fuel Rewards, which entitles you to discounts of up to 7 cents a gallon… Continue Reading
