While skiing in North America is notoriously expensive, there are ways to save — even if you missed your chance to buy a ski pass at a reasonable price. Alaska Airlines has historically been friendly to snow sports enthusiasts, offering discounts on lift tickets, gear rentals and more when you…
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6 reasons you’ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise
Is it worth paying extra for a balcony cabin? As someone who has written about cruising for more than two decades, I have heard that question a lot, and I know where I stand on it: Absolutely. You’ll almost always pay more for a balcony cabin on a ship than…
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How Chase Sapphire cardholders can get early access to 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events, and tickets are expected to sell out fast. Luckily for Chase Sapphire cardholders, they have exclusive early access to an upcoming ticket sale that could give them a head start on securing seats for matches in…
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JetBlue and JSX part ways, ending loyalty tie-up
JetBlue Airways is parting ways with boutique public charter carrier JSX. The New York-based airline will end its nearly decade-old loyalty partnership with JSX on Feb. 28. That is the last date that TrueBlue members can apply their number to JSX bookings to earn points. “While goodbyes are never easy,…
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What’s United planning? Big MileagePlus announcement coming, executives hint
United Airlines has something up its sleeve when it comes to the future of United MileagePlus. For months, the airline has been leaving cryptic hints about “really big ideas” it has for the future of its loyalty program. And the breadcrumbs kept dropping this week. During the company’s Wednesday earnings…
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Hilton’s CEO shares the hotel opening he’s most excited about in 2026
At a press roundtable with Chris Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO, TPG had the chance to ask a burning question: Which new hotel opening are you most excited for in 2026? “Oh my God,” Nassetta quipped, “we’re going to open over a thousand hotels this year. But I would say…
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Flying internationally? Here’s what you need to know about the Mobile Passport Control app
Whether you’re waiting for Global Entry approval or don’t want to shell out $120 for an application fee, don’t worry: There’s still a convenient way to avoid the longest lines at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBP offers a service called Mobile Passport Control. It’s been around for about a…
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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card review: Simple elevated earnings, low annual fee
I added the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card to my wallet over 10 years ago for its simple earning rates and modest $95 annual fee (see rates and fees). It has remained a valuable mid-tier travel rewards card due to its straightforward earning rates and no foreign transaction fees.…
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Coming soon: United’s ultraluxe Polaris product, fancy new cabin is just weeks away
United Airlines flyers won’t have to wait much longer to see the airline’s swankiest new seats — including its nicest business-class product to date. In the next few weeks, the Chicago-based carrier expects to take delivery of its first four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners sporting its “United Elevated” interior, executives said…
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Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of major winter storm, expected travel woes
Airlines are battening down the hatches ahead of what looks to be the biggest winter storm of the season so far. Forecasters are predicting accumulating snow and ice could affect a wide swath of the country late this week and well into the weekend. AccuWeather on Wednesday warned of “widespread,…