JetBlue Airways is back with its second rate hike for checked bag fees in just a matter of months. This time, the New York-based carrier is quietly adding a new demand-based pricing model for checked bags. JetBlue’s new peak and off-peak checked bag pricing structure is already live; it took effect March 22 with no […]

The Caribbean has no shortage of beautiful, sunny island destinations to escape the winter blues. The dual islands of Antigua & Barbuda were at the top of my list after hearing Antigua’s claim of boasting 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, and being the location of a previous season of Bravo’s ‘Below

Take a look around an airport, airplane or hotel, and odds are that you’ll see at least a few Apple devices nearby. From iPhones to iPads to AirTags, the tech giant has developed a portfolio of products that have proven popular with scores of travelers. Perhaps it’s their portable and durable design or the ease

Why would you fly to Oakland, California, if you’re going to San Francisco? That might seem counterintuitive to a lot of travelers. But those who are more familiar with the area know that Oakland International Airport (OAK), which sits squarely on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is less than a half-hour drive from

There’s a new airport option for U.S. travelers hoping to make the trek to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — one that doesn’t involve the packed terminals and dense crowds of Cancun. On Thursday, Tulum’s brand new Felipe Carrillo International Airport (TQO) welcomed the first flights from U.S. airlines. It was an occasion marked by music, dancing

If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling to New Zealand, with its spectacular landscapes, stunning national parks and natural wonders like Milford Sound, there is excellent award availability using Star Alliance miles in April. Best of all, you can travel nonstop in business class from the West Coast. Air New Zealand is currently showing generous nonstop

After almost 20 years in court, the two largest credit card issuers have reached an agreement with retailers and merchants to lower interchange fees. Interchange — or “swipe” — fees are the charges that the retailer pays when you, as a consumer, use your credit card to make a purchase. They average 2% of the

Southwest Airlines is preparing to launch a travel option common throughout the airline industry — but one not in place at the Dallas-based carrier. In the coming years, Southwest says it will begin offering red-eye flights from some of its most popular cities. It will mark the first time the airline has offered the overnight

There’s a lot to love about the Marriott Bonvoy program. You can transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to over 40 airline partners, but I usually prefer to redeem Marriott points for hotel stays. So, here are some of my favorite ways to maximize Marriott award night redemptions. Stay for 5, Pay for 4 One of the

Most airline and hotel loyalty programs offer a dining rewards program. If you enroll in one of these programs and then use a registered card to pay for your bill at a participating restaurant, bar or club, you’ll earn extra points or miles with the airline or hotel loyalty program. These points or miles are