The premium travel-rewards space is more competitive than ever, which is good for consumers. With its eye-popping $550 annual fee, the American Express Platinum charge card has to work hard to justify… Continue Reading
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Coming to Uber: Tipping
Big changes are coming to Uber. This morning’s big story: Uber’s embattled CEO Travis Kalanick today resigned from the company he helped found and built into the world’s largest rideshare… Continue Reading
In Survey of World Airlines, U.S. Carriers Lag
Another day, another best-airline survey. This one, though, has more credibility than most. At this week’s Paris Air Show, airline-rating service Skytrax announced the results of its 2017 World… Continue Reading
Marriott Dings Customers with New Cancellation Policy
Happy with the outcome of consolidation in the airline industry? Get ready for more of the same in the hotel industry. With its acquisition of Starwood, Marriott has become what it self-describes as “the… Continue Reading
Featured Sweepstakes: Win a 4-Day Trip to Jamaica for 2
The only thing not included in this sun-and-fun sweepstakes prize is the sunscreen. Enter the Seagram’s “Jamaica Me Happy” sweepstakes by July 24, 2017, for a chance to win the grand… Continue Reading
This Week in Travel: Airline Complaints Soar + Best/Worst Airports + AA’s Shrinking Coach Seats
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! The World’s 10 Best (and Worst) Airports The best and worst airports?… Continue Reading
Save 15% on JetBlue Award Flights Booked by June 19
If you’re looking for a way to make your JetBlue TrueBlue points go further, distance-wise and value-wise, this award discount may be just the ticket. Offer Details Through June 19, TrueBlue members… Continue Reading
Airline Complaints to DOT Are Up 70% Year-Over-Year
According to the latest Bureau of Transportation Statistics report, published this week, air travel was 70 percent worse in April of this year than it was during April 2016. Consumer complaints filed… Continue Reading
TSA Testing Fingerprint Screening at Security Checkpoints
If you’re not already enrolled in TSA’s PreCheck program, this new screening process may be another reason to sign up. What is likely to become the new era of airport security began this week… Continue Reading
New Survey Picks World’s Best and Worst Airports
What are the world’s best and worst airports? No doubt we all have our picks, at both ends of the spectrum. The latest attempt at a global ranking comes from AirHelp, an online service that assists airline… Continue Reading