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‘Ridiculous’ airline fees for checked bags and seating assignments could become a thing of the past… | Fortune | Feb 1, 2023 |
Arrive extra-early at these 15 U.S. airports—up to 3 hours—if you don’t want to miss your flight | CNBC | Jan 6, 2023 |
Household debt has risen steadily for years. What does that look like in Alabama? | Business Journals | Dec 22, 2022 |
How early do you need to get to the airport for holiday travel? A new survey breaks it down | Consumer Affairs | Dec 21, 2022 |
Here’s how early you should arrive at DFW, other major airports for your holiday flights | Dallas News | Dec 20, 2022 |
How early you should arrive at Logan Airport for your flight, according to data | Boston | Dec 15, 2022 |
America’s least favorite airport (somehow) isn’t LAX | Fortune | Dec 12, 2022 |
These Are the Worst Days and Times to go Through Airport Customs | TheStreet | Nov 22, 2022 |
What does “first class” even mean anymore? | New York Times | Oct 31, 2022 |
Here Are the Best and Worst Cities to Visit for Weed Tourism | Thrillist | Oct 25, 2022 |
Planning a cannabis vacation? Here are the top 10 cities for a weed enthusiast’s getaway | Business Insider | Oct 7, 2022 |
How to Start Improving Your Credit Score | NBC Dallas | Sept 6, 2022 |
What are Best and Worst Cities to Lift Your Credit Rating? | TheStreet | Aug 10, 2022 |
These are the 10 best cities for building your credit score — and the 10 worst | CNBC | Aug 5, 2022 |
What To Do If An Airline Loses Your Luggage | Huffington Post | July 28, 2022 |
21 Mistakes That Can Blow Your Budget While Traveling | GOBankingRates | May 24, 2022 |
O’Hare International Airport Has the Most Starbucks Locations of Any US Airport | NBC Chicago | May 23, 2022 |
Mass U.S. Flight Cancellations Could Continue Into the Summer | Thrillist | April 12, 2022 |
Routes: Bay Area airports gain two routes, lose one; Alaska Airlines plans big move at SFO | SFGate | March 26, 2022 |
This is New York’s favorite road trip snack | Time Out | March 21, 2022 |
The Most Searched for Spring Break Destinations | Travel Pulse | Feb 22, 2022 |
The U.S. Airlines With the Most Customer Complaints | Smarter Travel | Feb 16, 2022 |
Your favorite Winter Olympic sport may depend on what state you’re from, according to a new analysis | CNBC | Feb 5, 2022 |
Map shows which Winter Olympics sport is most popular in each state | Insider | Feb 2, 2022 |
New Rankings Rate The Best (and Worst) U.S. Airlines | Forbes | Dec 29, 2021 |
It’s Not How Much You Fly, It’s How Much You Spend | New York Times | Dec 22, 2021 |
Experts warn holiday travelers about crowded airports and roadways | Consumer Affairs | Dec 20, 2021 |
The U.S. airlines most likely to bump you, according to Upgraded Points | Boston.com | Dec 7, 2021 |
Flying with kids: 6 questions about mask rules, answered | Washington Post | Sept 28, 2021 |
Here’s why a vaccine mandate for international travel could be on the way | The Points Guy | Sept 17, 2021 |
It’s a good time to open a travel credit card | Finder | Sept 13, 2021 |
Here are the country’s cheapest airports to park at | CNBC | Aug 22, 2021 |
Majority Of Americans Want A Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Flights | Forbes | Aug 17, 2021 |
Why Did Spirit Airlines Have so Many Cancelations Last Week? | Trip Savvy | Aug 12, 2021 |
The New York Times Pulls Plug on Travel Show After 17 Years | Skift | June 24, 2021 |
Freezing student-loan payments saved just $2,000 per borrower, report finds | Business Insider | April 10, 2021 |
The most popular Disney World ride in every state | Insider | April 10, 2021 |
This is the cocktail Georgians enjoy sipping the most | AJC | April 8, 2021 |
This is the Most Popular Cocktail in Your State, According to Data | Yahoo! Life | April 7, 2021 |
The Most Popular Cocktail in Every State During The Pandemic | Huffington Post | March 30, 2021 |
This Map Show Which U.S. States Procrastinate the Most on Their Taxes | CNBC | March 18, 2021 |
This is how traveler loyalty has changed during the pandemic | Washington Post | March 3, 2021 |
Click to Pay: What it is, how it works | Bankrate | Feb 16, 2021 |
Analysis: Georgians should save this much to send kids to college | AJC | Feb 3, 2021 |
7 credit card predictions for 2021 to help you plan your rewards strategy for the new year | Business Insider | Dec 25, 2020 |
9 Ways the Pandemic Will Change Travel in 2021 | New York Times | Dec 22, 2020 |
Booking Travel in 2021? Here’s How to Protect Your Investment | New York Times | Dec 17, 2020 |
DOT Ruling On Emotional Support Animals Called A “Disservice” By Experts, But Should Curb Abuse of System | Inquisitr | Dec 3, 2020 |
Should you renew your travel credit card for 2021? | Fox Business | Nov 30, 2020 |
Stuck On Your Couch with Wanderlust? You Can Make $1,000 by Watching “Eat, Pray, Love” and Other Travel Films | Apartment Therapy | Nov 23, 2020 |
Get Paid $1,000 to Binge-watch 9 Wanderlust-inducing Travel Movies | Travel & Leisure | Nov 17, 2020 |
Applying for a store credit card? Watch out for this big red flag | Fox Business | Nov 11, 2020 |
This company is willing to pay you $1,000 to binge-watch 10 pretty good movies | Time Out | Nov 6, 2020 |
Travel may not be back to normal, but credit card companies are starting to offer new flight, hotel, and points perks | Business Insider | Oct 6, 2020 |
Labor Day Will Be a Busy Travel Weekend Despite the Pandemic | CNTraveler | Sept 3, 2020 |
The Dirtiest Places In Hotels: It’s Worse Than You Think | Forbes | Aug 31, 2020 |
Why more families are teaming up and hitting the road in vacation pods | Washington Post | Aug 6, 2020 |
What to do with airline and travel credit cards amid coronavirus | Fox Business | Aug 4, 2020 |
The US Airlines With the Highest Number of Complaints Amid COVID-19 | Travel Pulse | Aug 3, 2020 |
These US airlines received most complaints in coronavirus pandemic, study says | Fox Business | Aug 3, 2020 |
How to Avoid Germs on Fully Booked Flights | Reader’s Digest | July 7, 2020 |
Can you Cancel Rewards Travel? | WTOP | June 22, 2020 |
In Fine Print, Airlines Make It Harder to Fight for Passenger Rights | New York Times | June 12, 2020 |
How to Land a Job That Pays You $1,000 to Take Virtual Vacations | Lifehacker | June 11, 2020 |
This Company Will Pay You $1,000 to Take a Virtual Trip Around the World (Video) | Travel & Leisure | June 9, 2020 |
This Travel Company Will Pay You To Take a Virtual Vacation Anywhere in the World | Apartment Therapy | June 8, 2020 |
Is flying safe right now? Experts break down the risks associated with boarding a flight during COVID-19 | Business Insider | May 29, 2020 |
What Should I Do With My Airline Points and Miles Right Now? | Fodor’s Travel | May 26, 2020 |
7 Danger Zones in Hotels You Need to Avoid, According to Experts | MSN | May 12, 2020 |
This luxury resort is open for swanky social distancing retreats—take a look inside | CNBC | May 8, 2020 |
Airlines and Hotels Reach Out to Their Top Spenders | New York Times | April 27, 2020 |
5 Charts That Show COVID-19’s Impact on Air Travel | Smarter Travel | April 24, 2020 |
The 6 Biggest Myths About Hotel Room Upgrades (And How to Score One) | Oyster | April 20, 2020 |
Coronavirus Air Travel: These Numbers Show the Massive Impact of the Pandemic | Travel & Leisure | April 13, 2020 |
You Can Get Paid $1,000 to Compare Disney’s Originals and Remakes | Thrillist | April 12, 2020 |
What to Do With Your Frequent Flier Miles and Hotel Points When You Can’t Travel | Travel & Leisure | April 6, 2020 |
Airlines are giving passengers more time to rebook tickets since many are scared to fly again until 2021 | Dallas News | April 3, 2020 |
Real ID deadline is extended by a year. Here’s what you need to know | Today.com | March 26, 2020 |
Despite the Coronavirus outbreak, this amount of Americans would travel within the next two weeks | The Ladders | March 23, 2020 |
This Company Wants to Pay You to Binge-Watch 12 Disney Originals… | House Beautiful | March 9, 2020 |
Disney fan sought to make $1,000 comparing animated, live-action films | UPI | March 6, 2020 |
Get paid $1,000 to watch classic Disney movies — again | Click Orlando | March 6, 2020 |
The 15 Most Pet-Friendly Vacation Spots in the US | Travel Pulse | February 25, 2020 |
Is it legal for an airline to bump you from a flight? | NJ.com | February 12, 2020 |
How much a fancy Valentine’s Day date costs in 10 major U.S. cities | CNBC | February 12, 2020 |
The airline most likely to lose your bag | Smarter Travel | February 5, 2020 |
This is the only state where you can’t fly commercial | Fodor’s Travel | January 29, 2020 |
Victoria, Texas has the worst airport access among larger US cities | CBS Austin | January 29, 2020 |
Best, worst US airlines for customer service | Travel Pulse | January 13, 2020 |
The best and worst airports for holiday travel | FlyerTalk | December 16, 2019 |
4 ways American Airlines is trying to fix its industry-worst tech experience | Dallas News | November 29, 2019 |
These are the airlines most likely to bump you | Business Insider | November 27, 2019 |
Planning a Trip? These Are the 10 U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Bump You | Mental Floss | November 26, 2019 |
Upgraded Points revealed the U.S. airline most likely to bump passengers | Boston.com | November 25, 2019 |
Flying this Thanksgiving? Here’s how long you’ll wait at immigration and security | CNBC | November 24, 2019 |
These Are the Airlines Most Likely to Bump You From a Flight | Thrillist | November 21, 2019 |
The U.S. Airlines Most Likely To Bump Passengers [Infographic] | Forbes | November 21, 2019 |
These are the airlines most likely to bump you, according to a new study | Travel & Leisure | November 20, 2019 |
This survey reveals how people really feel about animals on planes | Fodor’s Travel | November 20, 2019 |
These airlines are most likely to bump passengers, according to a travel company | Fox News | November 19, 2019 |
How do your fellow passengers really feel about animals on airplanes? | Lonely Planet | November 18, 2019 |
These airlines are the most and least likely to bump you | USA Today | November 8, 2019 |
These U.S. Airlines Bumped the Most Passengers in 2019 | Lifehacker | November 7, 2019 |
Orlando International has the longest U.S. customs wait time of any airport in the U.S. | Orlando Weekly | October 24, 2019 |
Here’s How Much Airlines Make from Baggage Fees | Apartment Therapy | October 9, 2o19 |
Ridiculous baggage fees are keeping these budget airlines afloat | Fast Company | October 8, 2019 |
New study reveals which destinations travelers are showing the most interest in | Consumer Affairs | September 18, 2019 |
American Airlines charges a record $350 million for bags in the second quarter | Dallas News | September 17, 2019 |
How to pick a travel rewards credit card – if you should at all | CNBC | September 15, 2019 |
Today’s bachelorette parties have everything — except budgets | Quartz | September 6, 2019 |
Salt Lake City has quickest security lines, Newark the longest waits | Business Traveler | August 31, 2019 |
The U.S. Airports with the Worst TSA Wait Times | Smarter Travel | August 22, 2019 |
Revealed: The worst TSA wait times at America’s busiest 25 airports | Daily Mail | August 22, 2019 |
These are the airports with the best and worst TSA wait times | Washington Post | August 21, 2019 |
TSA Security: The Longest Waits At U.S. Airports | Statista | August 19, 2019 |
The U.S. Airports With The Longest Security Screening Wait Times [Infographic] | Forbes | August 16, 2019 |
Here Are The Five Airports With The Fastest TSA Security Wait Times | iHeartRadio | August 15, 2019 |
Expert Tips to Maximize Points and Miles With 3 Top Frequent Flier Programs | Forbes | August 14, 2019 |
Newest study reveals the fastest and slowest security checkpoint times for U.S. airports | Consumer Affairs | August 14, 2019 |
Salt Lake City International Airport has quickest security lines | The Salt Lake Tribune | August 12, 2019 |
Lines at Newark Airport broke two records | NJ.com | August 12, 2019 |
How to Take Advantage of Credit Card Referral Bonuses | US News | July 5, 2019 |
Alaska Airlines named best airline for flying with your pet | MSN | June 26, 2019 |
California is #1 when it comes to air travel | San Francisco Chronicle | June 10, 2019 |
Airlines’ Gift to New Parents: Loyalty Status | New York Times | May 30, 2019 |
Which airlines are the largest on a state-by-state basis? | Biz Journals | May 7, 2019 |
Millennials are going into debt over bachelor and bachelorette parties. Here’s how to cut costs. | NBC News | May 2, 2019 |
Dulles listed among the ‘most kid-friendly’ airports | WTOP | May 2, 2019 |
Happily indebted after: Millennials go broke over the bachelor party | CNBC News | May 1, 2019 |
Airports increasingly look to become kid-friendly | Consumer Affairs | April 17, 2019 |
Study: Logan most kid-friendly airport in the country | Boston 25 News | April 9, 2019 |
Will You Really Need a Real ID to Fly Within the U.S.? | Lifehacker | April 9, 2019 |
Disney’s Most Magical Destinations Have Been Reimagined as Vintage Travel Posters | Mental Floss | March 23, 2019 |
Cash back vs Travel Rewards: Which is Better For You? | US News & World Report | March 21, 2019 |
Your Next Summer Vacation, Based on Your Harry Potter House | COED.com | March 20, 2019 |
Costlier Flights, Cheaper Hotels and Meeting Adam Levine: the New Loyalty Programs | New York Times | March 9, 2019 |
These Disney Vintage Travel Posters Have Me Ready to Discover a Whole New World | Pop Sugar | March 8, 2019 |
Where To Travel Based On Your ‘Harry Potter’ House Has Been Revealed | EliteDaily.com | February 13, 2019 |
My Biggest Lesson in Success? How to Thrive by Proving Others Wrong | Entrepreneur.com | February 12, 2019 |
Accio, Vacation! Here Are the Top Travel Destinations for You Based on Your Hogwarts House | Pure Wow | January 29, 2019 |
This Is the Trip You Should Take Next, Based On Your Hogwarts House | ApartmentTherapy.com | January 28, 2019 |
The Best Credit Cards with an Annual Bonus | US News & World Report | January 23, 2019 |
Fido in flight: Three Texas cities among most pet-friendly airports | Austin360.com | January 9, 2019 |
The most pet-friendly airports in America | FlyerTalk | December 25, 2018 |
Devise a safe getaway plan to please your pet and yourself | TheStar.com | December 21, 2018 |
TSA PreCheck: What it does, what it costs and how to get it | Credit Karma | December 14, 2018 |
How to Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck With Your Credit Card | U.S. News & World Report | December 10, 2018 |
The 10 most pet-friendly airports in the US | Matador Network | December 6, 2018 |
Want to Take Your Pet on Your Next Vacation? Here Is What You Need to Know | New York Times | December 4, 2018 |
Tips for Maximizing Credit Card Rewards at Restaurants | Chowhound | December 1, 2018 |
Southwest Airlines hikes prices in U.S. | Bizjournals.com | November 30, 2018 |
The 10 Most Pet-Friendly Airports in America | Mental Floss | November 29, 2018 |
New York’s JFK Airport tops list of most pet-friendly airports in the US | MSN.com | November 29, 2018 |
Most pet-friendly airports in the US | USA Today (VIDEO feature) | November 29, 2018 |
New study details the 10 best U.S. airports for pets | Consumer Affairs | November 28, 2018 |
New Study Shows Americans Have 240 Stressful Travel Experiences in a Lifetime | Travel Pulse | November 27, 2018 |
These Are the Most Pet-Friendly Airports in the US | Travel Pulse | November 27, 2018 |
Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express: A hotel rewards card worth checking out | Credit Karma | November 20, 2018 |
Traveling With Fido? Check Out These 10 Pet-Friendly U.S. Airports | Parade | November 20, 2018 |
Tour Ohio’s most-expensive Airbnb – a New Albany mansion that rents for $5,000 a night (slideshow) | Bizjournals.com | November 15, 2018 |
These Are the Top 10 US Airports for Pets | The Points Guy | November 15, 2018 |
Presenting the Top 10 Pet-Friendly Airports in the U.S., Just in Time for the Holidays | People | November 15, 2018 |
1 in 7 Americans Think They’re “Travel Cursed” | One News Page (VIDEO feature) | November 9, 2018 |
Traveling is so horrible that many fear they’re ‘cursed’ | New York Post | November 8, 2018 |
Where You’ll Find America’s Most Expensive Airbnbs | Forbes | November 2, 2018 |
3 Things To Know About Maximizing Business Credit Cards | Due | October 25, 2018 |
4 Ways Millennial Travelers Can Make the Most of Business Trips | Inc. | October 17, 2018 |
The Most and Least Expensive Cities for a 3-Day Bachelorette Party | The Knot | October 8, 2018 |
Travel Stress-Free With These 6 Apps | Quick And Dirty Tips | October 8, 2018 |
This Is How Much Future Brides and Grooms Are Spending on Their Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties | Brides | October 6, 2018 |
Headed to a hurricane-prone area this fall? Here’s how to prepare | CreditCards.com | October 4, 2018 |
The 5 most and least expensive cities for a bachelorette weekend | AOL.com | September 25, 2018 |
5 Ways To Help Yourself Enjoy Air Travel Again | Thrive Global | September 20, 2018 |
The Secrets to Booking a Family Vacation With Rewards | U.S. News & World Report | August 20, 2018 |
This Texas airport is one of the worst in the country, according to a study | Austin360 | August 9, 2018 |
San Antonio has one of the worst airports in the U.S., according to Upgraded Points | Kens5 – San Antonio (VIDEO feature) | August 9, 2018 |
San Antonio airport lands among worst in U.S. in new study | CultureMap – San Antonio | August 2, 2018 |
How to Plan a Restorative Getaway Without Stressing About Money | Thrive Global | June 6, 2018 |
The 6 best credit cards for travel rewards, according to a couple who flew around the world for just $1,000 each | Business Insider | April 9, 2018 |
Four Ways To Become More Versatile And More Valuable At Work | Forbes | April 5, 2018 |
3 ways to balance the risks and rewards of your next credit card | Born2Invest | March 28, 2018 |
How we made trip of a lifetime reality with just $3k | News.com.au | March 23, 2018 |
3 Ways To Use Credit Card Rewards To Your Advantage | Entrepreneur | March 20, 2018 |
This couple flew around the world in first class using airline points — and paid less than $2,000 for $55,000 of airfare | Business Insider | March 14, 2018 |
This couple traveled the world by paying less than $2200 for flights worth 25 times that | Lonely Planet | March 5, 2018 |
How To Use Your Credit Card Points For The Trip of Your Dreams | Forbes | February 12, 2018 |
Interview — Alex Miller, Founder and CEO, Upgraded Points | IdeaMensch | February 5, 2018 |
How to Improve Your Chance of Getting an Airline Upgrade | Consumer Affairs | September 29, 2017 |
30 Quick-Fire Travel Tips To Improve Your Next Adventure | Huffington Post | August 30, 2017 |
5 Reasons Why Travel Should Be an Essential Part of Building Your Business | Entrepreneur | July 28, 2017 |
10 Free Packing Checklists — Print Them Out Before Your Next Trip! | PopSugar | July 26, 2017 |
10 Unique Ways To Travel The World For Free | Elite Daily | February 12, 2017 |
Upgraded Points Interview | Million Mile Secrets | October 20, 2016 |
5 Travel Hacks For Your Next Vacation | Huffington Post | April 4, 2016 |