We’ve gone over a couple of situations that involve travel, rental cars and breaking the law: If you’re in a rental car and get a traffic violation in another country, do you have to pay it? Can you rent a car with a DUI on your driving record? What to do if you...

Here’s some news and notes from around the travel world that you might be interested in: Boston Logan Airport to Test Off-Site Security Screening – Altitude Yes Analyzing Hilton’s spiraling devaluations – Frequent Miler FEE & LOATHING: The Most Maddening Examples of Vegas Nickel & Diming (So Far) – Casino.org LaGuardia Overrated, Denver Awful,...

United Airlines runs a mix of 757-200, 777-200, and 787-9 aircraft on its premium transcontinental routes. While the 787-9 offers Polaris seating (a more spacious 1-2-1 configuration), the 757-200 (2-2) and the 777-200 (2-4-2) offer United’s older business class products that have far less personal space and no direct aisle...

When you think of exciting city destinations which cities come to mind? I was preparing for my upcoming trip to London, England and dug deep to learn more about the city. I find her one of the most exciting city destinations! When I dig deep and learn more about a...

With more than 30 hotel brands across eight categories, Marriott has a little something for everyone. There’s plenty of overlap between brands but there still is a little something different about each one. Our sample size is not very large, but there is one Marriott brand that appeals to us...

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has what’s known as the Preclearance program, whereby US-bound travelers can clear customs and immigration prior to boarding their US-bound flight from select international airports. The biggest market for these Preclearance facilities is Canada, where all major airports have such a facility. Canada is also the biggest...

I’ve never seen a passenger decline to sit in an exit row seat before because they’re unwilling to help in an emergency – but one passenger turning it down and opting for less legroom during boarding was caught on film. Exit row seats are usually the best seats in coach, with...

You may have heard that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is going to let aircraft manufacturer Boeing decide for itself whether newly built 737MAX jets are safe to fly without getting regulatory approval to issue airworthiness certificates. So what’s actually happening here, and why is the change being made now? ...

While flying from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) last night. I had the chance to try American’s Chicken Parmesan (the spelling is killing me as I always spell it “parmigiana”). My Italian grandmother would be saying “mamma mia” as this dish tasted straight out...

I’m curious how my experience on this compares to that of others… A hotel finally asked me to show my AAA card! One of the easiest ways to save money on a hotel stay is by booking a AAA rate. While it won’t save you a fortune, many of the major hotel...

The Lufthansa Group is preparing to announce sweeping job cuts across its European operations as part of a massive cost-cutting and centralization strategy, according to a Reuters report that was released ahead of the company’s first capital markets day in six years (it’s scheduled for Monday, September 29th). The restructuring aims...

Spirit Airlines is slashing routes and jobs on a scale rarely seen in U.S. aviation, part of a bankruptcy-driven reset that is less about trimming fat and more about survival. The airline will suspend around 40 routes in November, pull out of entire cities, and furlough nearly 2,000 flight attendants....

Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review) is a popular business card. While the card has a steep $895 annual fee (Rates & Fees), that’s potentially pretty easy to justify, thanks to the huge numbers of credits and benefits, the...

An American Airlines passenger flying from Nassau to Miami was arrested and spent about a week in a Bahamian jail for smuggling drugs in her checked bag. Except she didn’t check any bags – it appears that an employee checked it in her name. Alison Dominguez, who flew roundtrip from...

It sounds like Monday won’t be a great day for Lufthansa Group employees… Lufthansa expected to cut 20% of administrative jobs Reuters is reporting that Lufthansa Group will be announcing major job cuts on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the first company-wide capital markets day in six years, since before the pandemic....

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 was forced to make an emergency diversion earlier this week after one of the galley ovens caught fire shortly after takeoff. Thankfully, the fire was quickly contained, although the plane ended up being grounded for nearly two days. The incident occurred aboard Delta flight...

Aviation watchdog JonNYC says there are reports that American Airlines is planning to remove bag sizers from gates. These are the metal frames designed to test whether passenger carry-ons are within allowable size to bring onboard aircraft. Passengers are limited to one carry-on bag (that goes in the overhead bin)...

The outspoken boss of low-cost airline Ryanair has dismissed concerns that elderly and other vulnerable passengers could be grounded as a result of the carrier’s decision to switch to 100% digital boarding passes on November 12. Michael O’Leary said passengers would adapt to the changes, and if the only way to...

A while back, I covered how Qatar Airways was planning on adding all-economy aircraft to its fleet, in an incredibly dense configuration, no less. While it was clear this was happening, we weren’t sure of what the backstory was. Well, now we know…Qatar Airways has lots of Airbus A321neos on...

I bet you didn’t know….that Greg would meet up with not one, but two friends at New York’s JFK airport! I sure didn’t see that plot twist coming. But that wasn’t all: one day into the trip, another old friend has been brought into the fold in what felt like...

This week’s Meal of the Week looks back on an excellent breakfast I had on Singapore Airlines flying in business class on an old 777-200 from Singapore to Rangoon. It was March 2013 and I was tired. I had originally redeemed United miles to fly from Singapore to Dhaka to Bangkok...

The German flag carrier Lufthansa plans to cut thousands of jobs in a bid to slash costs that could hit airline workers in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. According to sources cited by Reuters, the Lufthansa Group is looking to axe up to 20% of its administrative staff within the...

Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Premier® Card There are lots of reasons to consider the $95 annual fee Citi Strata Premier® Card (review), including that the card offers a great welcome bonus. One particularly compelling aspect of the card is that it’s the mid-range credit card with the best bonus categories,...