Business Travel
New Perks From Our Best Rewards Cards
New Perks From Our Best Rewards Cards
No annual fee, new tiered rewards and more cash back are some of the offerings.
July 24, 2021
Flying This Summer? What to Expect
Flying This Summer? What to Expect
Depending on your destination, you may need to show a negative COVID test or even prove you’ve been vaccinated.
February 23, 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.
January 24, 2021
Best Cards for Balance Transfers
Best Cards for Balance Transfers
Credit card issuers still offering balance transfers have tightened their approval standards.
December 16, 2020
Airlines Nix Change Fees
Airlines Nix Change Fees
You may still pay a change fee for tickets in basic economy, though.
September 30, 2020
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How to Beat Longer Lines at the Airport
How to Beat Longer Lines at the Airport
Global Entry speeds you through security wherever you go.
August 24, 2017
15 Things Hotels Will Give You for Free
15 Things Hotels Will Give You for Free
You’re already paying for the room, so you might as well enjoy the freebies that come along with it.
June 14, 2016
How to Make the Most of Your Airline Miles
How to Make the Most of Your Airline Miles
With some carriers, it's not how far you fly, it's how much you spend that counts.
February 8, 2016
5 Things You Must Know About Hotel Rewards Programs
5 Things You Must Know About Hotel Rewards Programs
The perks you get can be more valuable than those from the airlines.
February 8, 2016
Hotels Offer New Perks for Loyal Guests
Hotels Offer New Perks for Loyal Guests
They’re luring guests with wine tastings, art exhibits and even free Lego sets.
October 2, 2015
Eased Relations With Cuba Will Help U.S. Businesses, Cigar Lovers
Eased Relations With Cuba Will Help U.S. Businesses, Cigar Lovers
Some companies will benefit quickly from Obama’s actions, but ending the Kennedy-era embargo will take at least a decade.
December 18, 2014
Dodging Airline Fees the Hard Way
Dodging Airline Fees the Hard Way
Our travel writer faced the ultimate challenge: Fly Spirit Airlines without paying a single fee.
June 27, 2014
How to Skip Long Security Lines at the Airport
How to Skip Long Security Lines at the Airport
If the TSA's trusted-traveler program takes off, prescreened frequent fliers will be able to skirt long lines.
January 16, 2013
What You Need to Know About Tipping While Traveling
What You Need to Know About Tipping While Traveling
Relax -- you're on vacation. Use these six tips to establish a tipping plan that eliminates stress and faux-pas.
January 16, 2013
What You Need To Know About Travel Rewards Programs
What You Need To Know About Travel Rewards Programs
Traveling is difficult enough.
January 1, 2012
5 High-Speed Rail ProjectsTo Watch
5 High-Speed Rail ProjectsTo Watch
States are getting more than $10 billion from Uncle Sam to jump-start high-speed passenger rail service -- a signature initiative for the Obama admini…
January 1, 2012
Southwest's Less-Rapid Rewards
Southwest's Less-Rapid Rewards
Say goodbye to Southwest Airlines' simple Rapid Rewards frequent-flier program.
January 1, 2012
6 Things You Need to Know About Airline Miles
6 Things You Need to Know About Airline Miles
We help you untangle the details of frequent-flier programs and make your points work for you.
December 2, 2011
Southwest Switching to New Frequent-Flier Program
Southwest Switching to New Frequent-Flier Program
Say goodbye to the simplicity of the old program.
February 25, 2011
Slow Recovery Likely for Business Travel
Slow Recovery Likely for Business Travel
Firms are a long way from returning to the days of big spending.
June 16, 2010
Hotels, Airlines Woo Business Travelers
Hotels, Airlines Woo Business Travelers
And looser travel policies will let employees take advantage as the economy improves.
June 3, 2010
Scanners Just One Part of Fliers' Hassles
Scanners Just One Part of Fliers' Hassles
There’s no escaping the fallout as officials step up security to protect airports and airlines.
January 12, 2010
Airlines To Package Fees Into Annual Subscriptions
Airlines To Package Fees Into Annual Subscriptions
As add-on fees proliferate, the major carriers are offering deals to lock in customer loyalty.
December 29, 2009
Low Cost Airlines Move into More Big Cities
Low Cost Airlines Move into More Big Cities
Although cutbacks are helping the big carriers’ bottom lines, they’re also opening up opportunities for the competition.
October 25, 2009
Frequent Fliers: Expect Turbulence
Frequent Fliers: Expect Turbulence
Airlines are charging more to issue award tickets and making them harder to get.
December 31, 2008