Smugglers keep hiding Dubai gold in aircraft lavatories because India’s high import taxes create a lucrative arbitrage, especially on routes from the Gulf. Also: a United speakerphone meltdown, fish slime on a checked bag, forced gate-checking despite empty bins, a Citi-to-Accor transfer bonus, and a Wizz Air pop song.

A travel vlogger claims Volotea staff abandoned their desk after she refused to stop recording them with Meta AI glasses, but the bigger lesson here is a reminder that privacy laws in Europe are very different than in the United States. Travel Vlogger Records Volotea Staff With Meta AI Glasses,...

Duringmy two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I had an extended layover at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), between two Royal Jordanian flights.

Singapore Airlines offers its monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can receive a 30% discount on award tickets in select markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines.

Back in March 2024, I wrote about United starting to offer mileage pooling (the…

A new KLM status run — SFO to New Delhi via Minneapolis and Amsterdam, returning through Paris — earns an estimated $4,847 in Delta MQD for $2,406.49. Five segments, three operating carriers, all under KLM flight numbers. Premium Comfort for most of the route. Read the booking rules carefully before...

A while back, I wrote about what I thought might have been the most ridiculous piece of luggage ever made. I genuinely believed it would be difficult to top. Then…

Today, Citi has launched a 50% transfer bonus from Citi Thank You Points to ALL Accor, the loyalty program of Accor hotels like Fairmont, Raffles, Novotel, Sofitel, Mövenpick, Ibis, and more. While Accor offers a fixed value, this can represent a very good value for your Citi Thank You Points...

An American Airlines flight from Dallas - Fort Worth to Monterey flight was delayed on Sunday after pilots were locked out of the cockpit and maintenance had to climb in through the window.”

Everyone's looking for the magic secret to get that elusive first class upgrade. Just don't follow the advice in this article, which is probably the dumbest I've ever heard.

It’s easy to forget that when you rent a car, you’re “borrowing” a vehicle that costs tens of thousands of dollars from a major corporation. When you pick it up,…

Rhere are two new codes that will cut the monthly subscription in half. These will not last long, I would sign up right away to lock in the 50% discount.

Driving a vehicle in Iceland in general is not difficult in and of itself; but it does have its pitfalls — and one of them is driving on the many unpaved roads which permeate much of the small island country. Keeping a rental car clean is very important — if only...

Air France canceled a family’s confirmed award tickets after check-in, forcing them to buy $8,354 in replacement flights. Internal emails accidentally sent to the customer show staff struggling to justify the fraud claim after the fact.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve Card is one of the most popular premium travel credit cards, given its lucrative bonus categories, valuable lounge access, and other credits and benefits that can help offset the annual fee.

Mooney International says it has bid for Spirit, will buy an aircraft maker, and build a three-airline empire. I called the CEO. Here is what he told me.

While flying this week on Delta Air Lines, I noticed an interesting box appear…

CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...

A new airline passenger habit is catching the notice of flight attendants, who are begging passengers to stop. Is this something that ...

A flight attendant has revealed how she was made to wear a surgical face mask and latex gloves for the duration of her long working day aboard the aircraft because her manager didn’t like the color of the lipstick and nail varnish she was wearing. Taking to the popular social...

U.S. airlines once sold sex appeal through young, thin, unmarried flight attendants, but deregulation, civil-rights law, and union seniority ended that model. Yet this hasn't taken hold everywhere, as some Asian carriers still use age, weight, grooming, and appearance rules as part of cabin crew branding.

Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Visa gift cards through June 20, 2026. The Deal Buy $300+ Visa gift cards at Office Depot/OfficeMax & get $15 off instantly. Key Terms Valid June 14, 2026 – June 20, 2026. Limit 10 per household/business...

During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I had an extended layover at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), between two Royal Jordanian flights. I was arriving from Bangkok (BKK) in Royal Jordanian’s Boeing 787-8 business class, and departing to Frankfurt nearly six hours later, in Royal Jordanian’s...