Travel tips

How to rebook your flight for free when the price drops

September 12, 2025
Airlines have made it much easier in recent years to get a credit or even a refund if the price of your flight drops after you book.

One flexible trick to beat loyalty program devaluations

September 11, 2025
Hilton and Iberia just devalued their rewards with award chart updates. The best way to protect yourself is to earn flexible points.

A once-a-year perk that can cut your family’s airfare in half

September 10, 2025
My home airport has only one Alaska Airlines destination, but the companion fare alone makes this card worth having.

We tested 4 different packing cubes: Which one is best?

September 10, 2025
Before we hit the road, there's one product we swear by: packing cubes. We tested 4 options to find the best.

Frontier’s $69 status hack could pay for itself on your first trip

September 8, 2025
For just $69, you can lock in Frontier Gold status through December 2026 — no elite status required.

Why pairing concerts with international trips can save you big

September 7, 2025
If you want to catch a mega-star's concert, don't overlook the option of booking a trip to see it abroad.

How to score nearly two years of free companion flights

September 5, 2025
Use the sign-up bonus offers on Southwest's credit cards to help earn the truly no-strings-attached Southwest Companion Pass.

Your boarding pass might open more (lounge) doors than you think

September 3, 2025
The lounge that your airline gives you access to isn't necessarily the only lounge you can go into — and it's usually not the best.

How to turn 14,000 Amex points into a Caribbean vacation

September 1, 2025
My "earn-and-burn" approach to points and miles helped me book a trip to the Dominican Republic during peak season.

Our favorite Labor Day travel deals on Amazon

August 29, 2025
Labor Day weekend is here, and it's no surprise that there are some unbelievable deals on travel items at Amazon.

4 easy tricks to keep your rewards from expiring

August 26, 2025
We can’t think of too many things worse than letting points or miles expire. Luckily, it's easy to prevent.

Why a stop in Hawaii made my trip to New Zealand easier (and cheaper)

August 26, 2025
Getting from the U.S. to Australia or New Zealand can be a trek, but I found a way to break it up and keep my points usage low.