Scott Kirby apparently did not stop with American Airlines. Before approaching American about a merger, the United Airlines CEO reportedly called Delta CEO Ed Bastian to explore combining the two most valuable U.S. airlines. Delta considered the idea, but the talks went nowhere. That outcome was probably inevitable, but Kirby’s...

Once you hand your checked suitcase over at the airport, it’s pretty much out of your hands. You watch it disappear behind the check-in counter and—hopefully—see it again on the…

United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched Delta CEO Ed Bastian on a merger that would have created an airline controlling roughly 35% of the U.S. domestic market. The idea went nowhere, and it is hard to see how it could survive antitrust review when the combined carrier would face objections...

What to do if your hotel room hasn't been cleaned when you walk into the room? I had a recent dirty room experience and solved it by ...

United Airlines explored a merger with Delta Air Lines last year, but the discussions…

Hotels can no longer hide mandatory resort fees until the final booking screen. That’s an improvement, but it doesn’t make the fees any less annoying—or make the supposed benefits any…

Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)…

Three hotel loyalty programs offer an additional free award night perk when booking with points, but noteworthy differences exist.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been officially inscribed as one of the newest United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — which is more popularly known as UNESCO — World Heritage Sites as a natural property effective as of yesterday, Saturday, July 25, 2026. Much of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is...

The disgraced former chief executive of Australian flag carrier Qantas, Alan Joyce, has broken his silence to defend his leadership of the airline, nearly three years after he was forced to resign by the board of directors due to a litany of mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following his...

Marriott Bonvoy free night awards are increasingly not free at all, with some hotels adding resort fees of nearly $200 per night even on points stays. That exposes the core conflict in hotel loyalty: chains promise value to guests while trying to lower costs for hotel owners, and eventually that...

Air travel has always brought out the best—and the worst—in people. Every frequent flyer has seen it: the person who blocks the boarding lane, spreads out across three gate seats,…

Staples is again offering fee-free fixed $200 Visa Gift Cards, through Saturday, August 1, 2026. The limit is nine per customer per day in-store, although some stores may allow more. Different stores appear to have different policies regarding the variable-load cards that some Staples now sell. Some folks report that...

American kept $71 million on nearly $17 billion, so it is ordering more widebodies it will borrow for. The people who built the debt want your trust to fix it.

Point.me has launched a new interactive Explore map tool for award flights, along with other new useful additions to the program.

For weeks, I tried to find a points flight from Madrid to Mallorca. Air Europa showed no availability. Iberia only had flights with connections. In the end, I paid $150 to fly Ryan Air direct. For such a short flight, I have no complaints. I paid for carry on bag...

Staples is once again waiving purchase fees for digital Visa gift cards sold online. This type of deal is always popular, so you’ll want to buy ASAP if you’re interested. The Deal Buy $200 virtual Visa gift cards with no purchase fee at Staples.com. Direct link to offer. Key Terms...

Is there anything more miserable than a middle seat for a long haul flight? If you're stuck there, here are 5 tips to make your flight a little less painful

I needs me rum when I travel. Accordingly, I bought a bottle of Don Q 7 for $33 from SJU airport. It was put in the sealed bag and tucked away in my carry-on (see). Upon my arrival to Madrid, I had an ‘oh shit’ moment when I found out...

An American Airlines flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)…

If you’ve ever arrived in Cairo after a long international flight, you know the drill. Before you can even think about heading to passport control, you’re usually stuck in another line buying Egypt’s famous visa sticker with cash and then taking the proof of payment to the immigration officer to...