Mixed Bag: Emirates Skywards Devalues Miles Again, With One Silver Lining
Emirates seems to think that this is a good time to make mostly negative changes to its loyalty program, which strikes me as a questionable decision, given what’s going on in the world… Emirates Sk…
Now Live: World Of Hyatt Updates Award Chart, Costs Increase By Up To 67%
In February 2026, World of Hyatt announced some major changes to award pricing. While the program is maintaining published award charts, these changes have the potential to be brutal, especially as ti…
Emirates Reconfiguring 615-Seat Airbus A380 (World’s Highest Capacity Plane)
Emirates is currently undergoing an aggressive retrofit project for the interiors of its aircraft, to introduce a new product standard, and also to roll out premium economy. Along those lines, the air…
$99 Citi American Airlines Companion Certificate: How Useful Is It?
American Airlines and Citi have a co-branded credit card agreement, and that includes issuing a variety of personal cards, plus a business card. Two cards offer the ability to earn an annual companion…
13 Historic Airbnbs in St. Augustine With Old World Charm
St. Augustine is one of Florida’s most scenic and historic enclaves. Most are already familiar with the city’s long and storied history, which began way back in 1565 when a Spanish admiral set u…
No-Brainer: Save On Amazon Purchases With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money or earn you bonus points for purchases with all kinds of retailers. Typically I only cover the deals for travel brands, since that’…
Sean Duffy Defends Controversial Road Trip With Whataboutisms & Immaturity
A couple of weeks ago we learned how United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was launching the “Great American Road Trip” series, whereby he and his family would take a road trip to showcase…
Is The Amex Business Platinum Worth $895? Here’s The Value I’ve Gotten
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (review) has an $895 annual fee (Rates & Fees), so one question I’m frequently asked is whether it’s actually worth that much money. After all, most p…
New Orleans Airport: our latest automated livestream
Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY/KMSY) is the latest addition to our YouTube channel’s live streams, where you can get a 24-hour live view of New Orleans’ main airport, powered by a fully au…
Review: Qatar Airways Qsuites Business Class Boeing 777 (DOH-BKK)
For the second flight of my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I flew Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER Qsuites business class on the 6hr35min flight from Doha (DOH) to Bangkok (BKK). This f…
Global Report: The 25 Best Countries for Expats
As globalization and digital nomad lifestyles make it easier for people to live anywhere, choosing the right place to settle has become more important than ever. In its 2025 report on the 25 Best Coun…
JetBlue Slashes Newark Flights, A Gift To Partner United: What’s The Logic?
This certainly is a strange time in the airline industry when it comes to competitive dynamics… JetBlue cuts five Newark routes as of July 2026 JetBlue is currently making huge changes to its ne…
$100 Citi AAdvantage Globe Card Inflight Credit: How Can It Be Used?
Link: Learn more about the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (review) is American Airlines’ new premium credit card. The card has a huge welcome bonu…
Was A United Airlines Captain Fired For Reporting Charter Flight Safety Issue?
A United Airlines captain was using the bathroom on a charter flight, and while she was in there, someone entered the cockpit and sat in her seat. When she proactively reported this safety issue to th…
11 VRBOs in Miami That Won’t Break the Bank
Miami Beach. Florida, USA (Getty) Are the excitement and sunshine of Miami calling? If they are, you aren’t the only one heeding the call. The city’s event schedule makes it a perennial choice fo…