Here are six common yet often unforeseen costs – and how to create a budget elastic enough to manage them without excess stress. 1. Uncovered Medical Bills Health insurance is part of most peoples’ ...

Anyone who’s flown with a major airline in recent years knows the scourge of so-called “gate lice,” even if they could never put a name to these particular flouters of airline etiquette.

Google Flights has introduced a feature that might help travelers who are hunting down deals on flights. A new "Cheapest" tab option on Google Flights will show users the lowest flight prices ...

A passenger walks by an American Airlines airplane at a gate at Chicago O'Hare Airport in Chicago in 2014. The carrier is experimenting with new tech that triggers a signal to gate agents when a ...

To tackle the problem, American Airlines is trialing new technology at airports in New Mexico, Arizona and Virginia. Passengers who attempt to board before their assigned group is called will set ...

Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. If you frequently fly with the same airline, using the right credit card can earn you increased rewards and special perks when you travel. After all ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. One easy way to get airline perks without status is with a travel rewards credit card. While it might seem obvious that the best ...

Our opinions are our own. The best airline credit card is one you can actually use, so start with the airlines that serve your community, then focus on rewards and perks. Choosing between a ...

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