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Airfare surges 42.9% as Delta notes unprecedented fall demand
Airfares rose nearly 43% over the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Labor Department on Thursday, a record-setting increase that topped the department’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The CPI, which measures inflation, found that prices overall across all categories rose 8.2% over the past year, and 0.4% in the past month. Last…
We tried 1 of Disney’s cheapest deluxe resorts — here’s what Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is like
When you pull up to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you may only be a mile or two from the gates of the Magic Kingdom, but you will feel like you’ve left Central Florida in favor of a national park filled with tall trees and ample shade. You may even get flashbacks to Old Faithful Inn or Glacier Park Lodge when…
You’ll soon be able to earn interest on the cash back from your Apple Card
Apple’s branded credit card does things differently from some of the traditional cards we cover at TPG. Instead of providing rewards in the form of loyalty points, the tech giant’s Apple Card gives users cash back as part of what it calls Daily Cash. Starting in the coming months, your cash back will be able to be automatically deposited…
One day in Europe: How (and why) I spent 345,000 points for 36 hours in Rome with two friends
Being a college swimmer, my schedule is pretty rigid. For six months out of the year, my teammates and I do not get more than 36 hours out of the pool. While that does mean that my travel is extremely limited, it also means I get to accrue a ton of points through welcome bonuses and everyday spending and…
Deal watch: Cruise giant Carnival slashes fares for more fall sailings to $26 a day
Cruise giant Carnival has slashed rates this week for more fall sailings to just $26 a day — an unusually low level. As of Thursday morning, the world’s second biggest cruise line had five soon-to-depart, four-night fall voyages of its Miami-based Carnival Conquest and Port Canaveral, Florida-based Carnival Liberty listed for sale on its website for just $104 —…
Expert stacking: How I’m earning rewards 5 different ways on a Hotels.com booking
Since I’m striving to requalify for American Airlines Executive Platinum status under the new Loyalty Points scheme, I’ve started paying a lot more attention to programs like SimplyMiles, Citi Merchant Offers and the AAdvantage shopping portal. By paying closer attention to offers, I’ve recently been able to stack rewards — including earning Loyalty Points toward American Airlines elite status…
Inside American’s stunning new DCA Admirals Club, the 1st of its kind
American Airlines’ Admirals Club network is entering a new era with the opening of its latest outpost. Later this month, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will officially open its new 14,500-square-foot Admirals Club in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — the first of its kind to feature American’s newest design motifs. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for…
FAA confirms AirTags are allowed in checked bags as Lufthansa backs off purported ban
Aviation regulators in the U.S. have spoken: Apple AirTags in checked luggage are not a safety hazard. In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said that AirTags specifically are allowed in checked luggage and are not considered to pose a danger. “Luggage tracking devices powered by lithium metal cells that have 0.3 grams or less of lithium can be…
An exclusive look inside the $160,000-a-seat private Boeing 757 charter, with just 48 first-class seats
Want to see whale sharks, Bengal tigers, lemurs, gorillas and the Big Five on a single three-week trip? You could visit a few zoos, or you could see them all (as well as many more of the world’s most exotic animals) in their natural habitats on a whirlwind, around-the-world journey with famed luxury tour outfitter Abercrombie & Kent. Prefer…
