Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program, Mileage Plan, is one of the industry’s best. Offsetting the airline’s relatively modest size, Alaska has cobbled together marketing partnerships with 16 airlines,… Continue Reading
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Acapulco Loses Cruise Line Over ‘Security Concerns’
While the prospect of violence and mayhem from Mexico’s spreading drug wars may be a turn-off for some vacationers, most travelers seem mostly oblivious to the danger. One major cruise line,… Continue Reading
Better Credit-Card Terms May Be Just a Phone Call Away
Sometimes, better deals are hiding in plain sight. Want a better credit card interest rate? A higher credit limit? A late-payment fee waived? A lower annual fee? Most credit-card users would answer “Yes!”… Continue Reading
New from the World of Hyatt: Double Points from April 1
Hyatt replaced its longtime loyalty program, Gold Passport, with the World of Hyatt program on March 1. It was, according to the company, a major upgrade to a program Hyatt customers were generally already… Continue Reading
Even with PreCheck, Airport Security Lines Are too Long
Last summer, the TSA’s inability to efficiently manage the country’s airport security checkpoints was front-page news, complete with photos of choked lines and stories of missed flights. More… Continue Reading
This Week’s Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 9-Day Trip to Costa Rica
Fancy an adventure tour of Costa Rica? Enter the Hearst Communications “Oprah Magazine Costa Rica” sweepstakes by April 17, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a nine-day trip to Costa… Continue Reading
This Week in Travel: Virgin America’s Future + LAX Chaos + Laptop Ban + Dangerous Destinations
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! The Future of Virgin America, Revealed (and Richard Branson’s Reaction)… Continue Reading
10 Countries Where Americans Are Most Likely to Be Killed
Do you factor the risk of violent death into your planning when choosing which countries to visit? If you were to judge solely by the number of travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department, Mexico… Continue Reading
2 Hilton Credit Cards Now Come with Biggest-Ever Sign-Up Bonuses
Through May 31, new customers for two Hilton Honors credit cards can earn a sign-up bonus of up to 100,000 points, plus a free hotel night, as follows: Earn 80,000 Honors bonus points after charging $2,000… Continue Reading
Virgin America’s Future, Revealed – And Richard Branson Responds
What does the future hold for Virgin America? Perhaps no other airline merger has raised more questions than Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Virgin America. Two certifiably fine airlines, with very different… Continue Reading
