4 credit-card bonus offers to take advantage of this month
Many credit cards offer hidden benefits or special promotions that are often wasted by uninformed members. But every month we do the research to find the best deals that you might not know about. Here...
View ArticlePassengers are spending more time shopping during flights – and the airlines...
Before seemingly every airplane became Wi-Fi equipped, your inflight shopping selection was pretty much limited to impractical oddities from SkyMall or whatever was being pushed up and down the aisle...
View ArticleThese 11 airlines offer fliers free in-flight Wi-Fi
Travelers made it clear that they want free Wi-Fi and they want it now. But few airlines are willing to give the fliers what they want — especially in the U.S., where the cost and quality of in-flight...
View ArticleStudy: Airfare prices drop by almost half when a low-cost carrier enters a...
The so-called “Spirit Effect” — the depressing influence on pricing of a low-cost carrier (LCC) entering an established market historically only serviced by a legacy airline — can reduce airfare prices...
View ArticleTake advantage of these 5 early-winter promos to increase your airline miles
Miles and points collectors know a good deal when they see one, but sometimes promotions fly under the radar. Every month we feature the best temporary deals to fatten up your points piggy bank. Here...
View ArticleDo these two airlines really have 2016's best airline loyalty programs?
Credit card analysis and comparison site CardHub.com put the rewards programs of the largest domestic airlines to the test to determine which airline offers its brand loyalists the best perks in 2016....
View Article7 Hotel promotions you shouldn't miss in January
There are always great deals offering bonus points for hotel guests for doing little more than signing up. Of course, you have to know where to look to get rewarded. Every month we share our favorite...
View ArticleMichelin stars and James Beard Awards: These are some of the best meals in...
The over-salted, wilted in-flight meals that left you bloated and lethargic are becoming a thing of the past (at least if you’re sitting in the front of the plane). Now, a number of airline-restaurant...
View ArticleJetBlue is giving out double points through the end of February — and they go...
What’s the only thing better than airline miles? More airline miles! And JetBlue just announced a way for frequent fliers to seriously boost their miles balance. From now until February 29, the airline...
View ArticleNone of the world's safest airlines are American
It’s been a tough period for airlines, with several high-profile tragedies captivating the world. Yet, with only 21 fatal accidents out of over 27 million flights, should you be petrified the next...
View ArticleRing in the new year with bonus miles from these 7 airline promotions
It can be a bit depressing to see a big fat zero next to the elite status tracker in your frequent flier profile at the start of the year. But a few bonus miles from these promotions can help put a...
View ArticleUnited makes it $300 more expensive for some teens to fly alone
If I had a dollar for every time my 1994 self stomped my foot, angrily shoved an Ace of Base CD into the changer and yelled “I’M NOT A KID, I’M FOURTEEN YEARS OLD!” I could probably buy…the remaining...
View ArticleRWV year in review: In 2015, these massive changes transformed the travel...
While enormous advancements in airport and airline technology dominated travel industry news in 2015, one area in particular seemed to make headlines more often than the rest of the pack. From lawsuits...
View ArticleRWV year in review: The changes that shook the frequent-flier universe
No news is generally good news in the miles-and-points world. Unfortunately for those of us who obsessively track our account balances in hopes of cashing in our points for aspirational trips to the...
View ArticleThese are the craft beers being offered this winter on 8 U.S. airlines (if...
Airlines are making seats smaller and upping prices, but bless them — they do try to make up for it in other ways. Like craft beer, which should help leg cramps as you travel around this holiday...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan's stepmother arrested after alleged mid-flight blow-up
Lindasy Lohan’s had her share of bonkers meltdowns over the years, and as it turns out, it may just run in the family. The actress’ estranged stepmom, Kate Major-Lohan, was recently booted off a...
View ArticleHere are the most exciting new airline routes announced since November
It’s been a banner month for new airline routes, with 43 new routes to U.S. destinations and/or from U.S. origins launching across 11 different airlines. The infographic below shows the newest and most...
View ArticleYou can now use your United frequent-flier miles to buy in-flight Wi-Fi
Photo: InSapphoWeTrust/Flickr Proving that we are truly entering the golden age of inflight connectivity, United Airlines today announced that passengers will now be able to purchase in-flight Wi-Fi...
View ArticleEvery precious inch: these airlines offer the most (and least!) legroom
Photo: Austrian Airlines/Flickr It won’t come as much of a surprise to hear that not all airplane seating configurations are created equally. But deciphering the differences can sometimes feel like an...
View ArticleThese are the worst (and best) airlines for holiday travel
Photo: Aero Icarus/Flickr It’s hardly breaking news that holiday travel is usually more stressful than a normal airport experience. But the airline you choose to travel with over the holidays matters...
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