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With primary operations based at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, British Airways has a massive presence in both the trans-Atlantic and European airline markets. In addition, it flies long-haul flights from these London hubs to multiple cities in pretty much…

Chase Private Client is a program offered to select Chase clients who keep a substantial amount of money in Chase investment and banking accounts. It’s sort of like elite status at a bank instead of an airline. Here is what…

One of the top dream destinations for many Americans is the exotic Pacific island state of Hawaii. Even from the West Coast, it’s a fairly long flight to get there, and it should be no surprise that many visitors fly…

With Swiss International Air Lines, it’s all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at swiss.com rather than amending your booking at check-in. Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREEEconomy…

Norwegian Air Overview Norwegian Air Shuttle (better known as Norwegian Air) is a low-cost airline with a frequent flyer program called Norwegian Reward. The airline joins the ranks of Ryanair and easyJet in focusing on high-frequency travel for flights both…

American Express’ The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts may sound similar, but the benefits they offer are different. What they both do is offer perks that are only available to cardholders of select American Express credit cards when…

Wyndham is a hotel chain that often doesn’t get as much attention as Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, or Marriott. This is especially true in the points and miles world, likely due to the absence of high-end properties that the other chains…

Update: Plastiq filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2023. If you choose to continue using Plastiq, you may want to monitor your payments extra closely, or you could consider paying vendors directly until the bankruptcy is resolved. Putting big…

China Southern Airlines has a clear policy for checked baggage and a generous allowance in particular for first class passengers, allowing 3 checked items. This clear-cut policy extends to excess baggage as well, with standard charges for oversized and overweight…

Discover is one of those brands that remains steadfast in the credit card world. No bells, whistles, or excitement going on here — just solid products and reliable cash-back. You’ll find no grand welcome offers or complicated earning structures either…

In the award travel world, stopovers and open-jaws are topics that get a ton of attention. They can be difficult to plan and overwhelming to visualize, but can allow you to visit 2 or more places for the price of…

Customers need to be careful about how charges like baggage fees add up on budget airlines like Spirit. Spirit Airlines does not include any bags in its base allowance (Bare Fare), not even carry-ons. Additionally, baggage prices increase the closer you…

I’m Alex Miller, the founder of this travel website…which is of course puts me as a small business owner! Yay! As a small business owner, I decided that I didn’t want to earn cash-back on business expenses like most others do….

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles have historically been difficult to earn due to the lack of transfer partners available, which made it increasingly difficult to earn enough points without flying a ton and crediting your flights to earn Turkish Airlines miles….

China is a hotbed for tourists from around the world. It has a stunningly diverse culture, culinary delights to die for, and has the second-highest number of UNESCO Heritage Sites in the world at 57! Known for the Great Wall,…

EVA Air has a fairly generous baggage allowance, but don’t get caught out on overweight checked baggage — this is charged by piece for flights to/from the U.S., so the opportunity isn’t there to pay for just a few extra…

Air New Zealand has a fairly standard baggage policy, with reasonable charges for extra checked luggage booked online up to 90 minutes before departure for international flights. It’s worth planning ahead, as excess baggage charges at check-in are more than…

The growing popularity of Airbnb has opened up a new set of possibilities for those bitten by the travel bug, and people are taking advantage. Airbnb’s arrangement benefits both the traveler and the host: tourists have more options for places…

Allegiant Air is what is known as an ultra-low-cost carrier, meaning it prices its tickets as low as possible and then charges passengers for absolutely everything else. The fares may be well under $50 one-way, but by the time you…

When you think of American Express, I bet the first (and maybe only) thing you think of are their credit cards. But did you know they also offer personal savings accounts? If you are like me, you had no idea…

When flying Norwegian Air, checked baggage is included for all fares excluding LowFare. When you require additional baggage, the trick to saving primarily comes with booking your baggage online before reaching the airport, which you can do up to 6…