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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. The state of Texas has issued an unusual travel warning for Mexico, saying it’s too dangerous to visit for spring break this year. It comes just days after the U.S. Department of State reiterated its calls for caution on travel to Mexico. The Texas Department…

Airlines worldwide rely on the hub-and-spoke system to efficiently move thousands of passengers across the globe. What is a hub-and-spoke system? In short, hubs allow airlines and their alliance partners to fly into larger airports where passengers can be transferred to a smaller aircraft to reach their final destination. This is why you might fly…

Staying connected to speedy internet while globetrotting will soon be a reality on Delta Air Lines. The Atlanta-based carrier announced Tuesday that it’s officially teaming up with Viasat, one of the leading providers of satellite connectivity, to outfit the airline’s entire wide-body fleet with the provider’s latest connectivity solutions. As part of the expanded tie-up,…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Part of what makes transferable points programs like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards so great is the ability to convert points into miles with dozens of airline partners. What makes them even more attractive is that some issuers offer occasional…

Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express continue to be the 800-pound gorilla in terms of brand recognition at IHG Hotels & Resorts. But don’t discount the company’s other brands. They illustrate where IHG sees growth and offer new ways for travelers to experience the company and its loyalty program. IHG’s budget-friendly Voco brand of boutique-style…

Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world. It offers an incredibly diverse catalog of both budget-friendly options and high-priced stunners all over the world. With 30 Marriott hotel brands and more than 8,000 properties worldwide, it’s a tall task to find the absolute best of the best. Just because a hotel costs a…

Following last week’s fallout from the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, known as the “Startup Bank,” yet another bank has failed, along with the stocks of other banks. This begs the question of what the potential effect, if any, it will have on points and miles. It’s bad news for those who previously held their…

If you were hoping to catch a train directly to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you’re out of luck. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the government agency that manages LGA, announced Monday that after an extensive review of mass transit options, the proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia is officially scrapped. In its…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  Chase kicked off the new year with a bang. For the first quarter, Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex℠ cardholders can celebrate with the return of bonus category favorites grocery stores and gym memberships as well as…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  While Chase offers a robust portfolio of consumer credit cards, the issuer also has a suite of business cards tailored to different companies and expenses. Known as the Ink Business family, these credit cards earn either cash-back rewards or Ultimate Rewards points. Depending…