Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off – PYMNTS.com
city is enhancing its Premier Credit Card to offer travelers new benefits and protections. major bank’s Strata Premier CardAnnounced on Monday (May 13), it offers increased benefits and more opportunities to earn benefits, and comes as travel spending soars across age and income brackets. “We heard from cardholders that they wanted rewards on travel as […]
Memorial Day travel could break a record from 2005 with 43.8 million expected to hit the road
A record number of Americans are expected to travel by car this Memorial Day weekend, potentially making airports the busiest since 2005, according to a forecast released Monday by AAA. . The auto club expects 43.8 million people to travel more than 50 miles from home over the weekend, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This is a […]
The Ruination of Plane Travel
The best time to write about how horrible plane travel has become is immediately following, or, in this case, during a scheduling and delay disaster that completely upends the routines of life. When it doesn’t happen and your flight goes well, you just don’t care that much. But when you are in the thick of […]
CIA director to travel to Israel for more cease-fire and hostage talks
CIA Director William Burns is scheduled to visit Israel on Monday to continue ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as Israeli leaders downplay the possibility of a deal that would end the conflict, the Associated Press reports. Reported. Burns has repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to assist in negotiations between the two countries, working […]
US issues travel warning for Germany: ‘Terrorist groups keep planning attacks’
The United States has issued a travel advisory to Germany due to fears of terrorism. on wednesday, The State Department upgraded Germany. The situation was raised to level 2 out of 4, with a “heightened alert” decree issued and a stern warning that “terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in Germany.” The US government added […]
A commonsense way to actually fix air travel
A country’s aviation system is a critical infrastructure that promotes economic development and supports the movement of people and goods. Air travelers have become accustomed to dealing with an endless list of rules and restrictions that airlines impose on their tickets, many of which are contained in voluminous and largely incomprehensible Air Conditions of Carriage. […]
Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia to discuss cease-fire efforts
The State Department announced Saturday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia next week to discuss ceasefire efforts. Blinken’s visit on Monday came as Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas have failed to reach a ceasefire and release hostages, citing differing demands. Apart from discussing the ceasefire in Gaza, Blinken is expected to […]
Travel hotspots include 5 quirky museums celebrating barbershops, mustards, spuds, Spam and superheroes
Everything has a history, no matter how niche, quirky, or mundane the subject matter may seem. That means almost everything has a museum to preserve its history. There is plenty of evidence on America’s high streets and byways, including the Heartland Museum, which is dedicated to superhero worship. Calling all book lovers: Top 10 cities […]
Biden administration cracks down on junk fees in air travel
The Biden administration finalized rules Wednesday that will require airlines to automatically refund passengers on canceled or significantly delayed flights and pre-pay baggage sharing, change and cancellation fees. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement: “Passengers deserve to know in advance the costs they are facing, and if airlines owe money, they should get […]
5 great tips for planning your next travel getaway
Are you gearing up for your next big adventure but dreading the hard work of planning? Don’t worry. We’ve created the ultimate travel toolkit to help you prepare for your trip. From finding the cheapest flights with Kayak to securing the perfect window seat with ExpertFlyer, dive into the top travel resources trusted by savvy […]