How I Travel: Law Roach Wears Hanes Sweats to Fly

Great news for Chase cardholders: The Chase Travel℠ platform for premium cardholders, The Edit, now allows you to earn hotel points and elite benefits in addition to earning Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This opportunity to double-dip can help you maximize your rewards, but it only applies to certain Chase cards and properties (for now).

I was disappointed when Wyndham updated the terms and conditions for its status match with Caesars Rewards on Nov. 13. Starting Feb. 1, 2025, members will no longer be able to match the elite status they've earned by holding a Wyndham Rewards Visa credit card to Caesars Rewards.

Checking your cruise luggage with an airline can be a scary proposition, especially when you factor in possible weather delays or missed connections that can separate you from your bags. The farther you have to fly, the scarier it becomes.

Three years ago, Southwest Airlines started flying out of Bellingham, Wash., a growing city near the Canadian border, aiming to do what it had done in dozens of smaller airports — sell lots of tickets to people who have few other travel options.

More airlines are flying single-aisle Airbus A321neo family planes across the Atlantic.

Catalonia's recent ban on Airbnb-style holiday rentals breaches EU law, according to a complaint filed with the European Commission by an industry group.

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Few things in life are better than getting a great gift from someone you care about — especially when it's the gift of travel. Travel is a gift that keeps on giving and lasts way longer than expensive skin care products or kitchen gadgets that end up untouched in a random drawer. In fact, a recent survey from Hyatt found that 85% of consumers would rather receive a trip or vacation than a physical gift this holiday season.

If you're a U.S.-based traveler, Portugal's flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, may not be on your radar. However, its frequent flyer program, TAP Miles&Go, is a transfer partner of several credit card rewards programs, so you can easily earn and redeem miles. But, should you?

The damage that Hurricane Helene wrought on Western North Carolina’s mountain towns this fall has been hard to comprehend. In late September, Asheville recorded over nine inches of rain in just two days, causing severe flooding in areas like Biltmore Village and the city’s burgeoning River Arts District. Landslides forced closures on key highways I-26 and I-40, cutting off major access routes; power outages and disruptions to cellular service left residents isolated for days, making the aftermath feel “post-apocalyptic” to many residents and visitors. Utilities, including water and power, were restored in stages, with certain areas still in recovery mode today: On November 18, after a 53-day water crisis, the City of Asheville City finally lifted its boil-water notice, restoring clean and potable water throughout Asheville’s taps.

Spirit Airlines is embracing the “new year, new me” mindset after announcing this week that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The carrier plans to debut its restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2025; it has signaled that it will be moving away from its traditional budget carrier operating model.

Nov 21, 2024 • 9 min read