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☆ The Bleisure Traveler—Coming to the Rescue of Airlines Everywhere
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Alison Sider | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A new group is rivaling corporate road warriors as airlines’ favorite customers. They travel on strange days, buy extra perks on top of already expensive tickets and are changing the economics of the business. Some airline executives say hybrid work and other postpandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks, helping offset revenue from once-crucial corporate bookings that still haven’t fully returned.

☆ American Airlines will make it harder to earn frequent flyer status next year in loyalty program shakeup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Members of American Airlines ' loyalty program will have to spend more to earn elite status next year, part of a slew of changes that the carrier announced Thursday. Starting in March, AAdvantage members will need to earn 40,000 so-called Loyalty Points to earn Gold status, up from 30,000 in the current earning year. Airlines allowed loyalty program members to hold on to their elite statuses during the pandemic when travel demand dried up. The programs were a lifeline for airlines during the Covid-19 crisis since carriers make money when travelers earn miles through rewards credit cards. For example, after AAdvantage members earn 15,000 Loyalty Points, they will be allowed to board in Group 5 for one earning year.

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☆ Conscious spending: Personal finance that's smart and fun
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

You don’t have to think or feel this way, thanks to a flexible personal finance approach called conscious spending. “Conscious spending is all about spending extravagantly on the things you love, as long as you cut costs mercilessly on the things you don’t. But a conscious spending plan allows you to say, “Yes, I want to go on vacation. Rewiring your spending habitsThe term “conscious spending” implies that people experience unconscious spending, said Bradley Klontz, a financial psychologist and associate professor of practice at Creighton University’s Heider College of Business in Omaha, Nebraska. Or should I not?’”If you want to give conscious spending a shot, try it for a month.

☆ Parents slammed after video of their toddler 'running wild' on an eight-hour flight is debated
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A nine-second clip of a toddler disrupting fellow passengers on a plane is being widely debated online. The post went viral as many users called out the parents for allowing their child to "run wild" during the unidentified flight, which the user who posted the video said was eight hours long. The video sparked a discussion on how the parents and the man who was disturbed should've handled the bouncing toddler. Also - we ALWAYS pay extra to select our seats if we have the option," Cook wrote in the caption of her video. In a video explaining her decision, Maresa Friedman encouraged families to plan ahead if they wanted to sit together.

☆ The $113,000 Hummer EV is totally outrageous in every way — and that's what makes it such a good time
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The GMC Hummer EV is ridiculously large, astonishingly quick, and excessive in every way. GM lent me a Hummer EV Edition 1, which retails for around $113,000. First, the basicsThe 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1. The Hummer EV pickup launched in late 2021, and an SUV is on the way for 2023. What falls short: New Hummer, same problemsThe Hummer EV is wildly inefficient compared to its competitors, which is both unfortunate and on brand.

☆ White House hammers economic issues with attack on 'junk fees' two weeks out from Election Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Emma Kinery | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, U.S. October 26, 2022. Junk fees are surprise costs added to consumer bills. "And we're just getting started," he said, adding that there are tens of billions of dollars in junk fees across industries that he's directed his administration to reduce or eliminate. Airlines have added myriad fees over the past decade, such as preferred seating fees that don't come with extra legroom. Biden said the move would "immediately start saving Americans collectively billions of dollars in unfair fees" and hold corporations accountable.

☆ Low-cost airline Breeze is launching 19 new routes next year from $29 one-way as it beefs up its leisure network — see the full list
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Fares start at $99 one-way and will be a one-stop, no-plane change BreezeThru via Charleston or Richmond, depending on the day. Fares start at $99 one-way and will be a one-stop, no-plane change BreezeThru via Las Vegas. Fares start at $69 one-way and will be a one-stop, no-plane change BreezeThru via Orlando. Fares start at $29 one-way. Fares start at $89 one-way and be a one-stop, no-plane change BreezeThru via White Plains.

☆ I bought travel insurance for the first time this summer after thinking it was useless for years, and the $70 extra cost per flight was totally worth it
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Leo Aquino | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This year, with COVID-19 and unpredictable weather, I decided to splurge on $70 travel insurance. I read flight cancellation policies for each airline carefully to help me decide if I needed it. I decided to spend $70 on travel insurance for each of the JetBlue flights after carefully combing through each airline's cancellation policy. Insider's Featured Travel Insurance Companies World Nomads Travel InsuranceAllianz Travel InsuranceTravelex travel insurance Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Editor's Rating 4.5/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4.7/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4.45/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Compare quotes On SquareMouth's website Compare quotes On SquareMouth's website Compare quotes On Travelex's websiteTravel insurance gave me extra confidence while travelingTraveling in a post-COVID world is so strange.

☆ Biden administration to propose new rules for airline fees requiring more transparency
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

President Joe Biden plans to announce new rules on Monday that would require airlines and online travel agencies to disclose fees for seat selection, checked baggage and other add-ons along with fares, the administration’s latest effort to bolster passenger protections after a rocky summer travel season. “Airline passengers deserve to know the full, true cost of their flights before they buy a ticket,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release. Airline executives have said they want passengers to avoid those tickets in favor of more flexible standard economy tickets. Airlines for America, which represents most major U.S. airlines, didn’t immediately comment on the proposed changes. The Biden administration’s proposal comes less than two months after the Transportation Department sought stricter standards for when airlines have to refund travelers for delays.

☆ I drove the Tesla Model Y and found 7 reasons to buy Elon Musk's $66,000 electric SUV over rivals
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I tested a 2022 Model Y SUV and came away impressed by its quick acceleration, roomy cabin, and tech features. Sporty drivingThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderDespite not being the higher-priced Performance version, the Model Y Long Range I sampled was plenty sporty. Range fit for road tripsThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla remains one of the range leaders in the US. Packed with techThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderThe SUV's crisp and feature-packed touchscreen makes it a tech-lover's paradise. Effortless SuperchargingThe Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla's extensive and exclusive network of Supercharger stations makes it incredibly easy to charge when on the go.

☆ From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are revamping in-flight menus
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-04 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

From vegan meatballs to ice cream sundaes, airlines are offering new options and old favorites to woo returning travelers. The pandemic drove airlines to record losses and had them looking to cut costs wherever possible, such as in-flight food. Chasing high-paying travelersBetter in-flight menus can boost a carrier's image and help it bring more high-paying travelers on board. A plethora of videos have been posted online by airline passengers reviewing meals, plating and service in detail. Veggie and veganEven before the pandemic, airlines were expanding options for travelers who prefer vegetarian and vegan meals.

☆ Earnings playbook: How to play the second half of the season with Starbucks and Caterpillar on deck
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-31 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Tuesday Caterpillar is set to report earnings before the bell, followed by a conference all with management at 8:30 a.m. What history shows: Caterpillar has reported a better-than-expected profit in each of the last eight earnings days, FactSet data shows. What history shows : FactSet data shows Airbnb has beaten analyst expectations in the last four quarters. What history shows: FactSet data shows Paramount has missed earnings expectations in two of the past four quarters. Block is set to report earnings after the close, with management set to hold a call at 5 p.m.

☆ From legroom to airfare: How JetBlue's takeover of Spirit could change air travel
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-30 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article JBLUSAVEPassengers wait in line at the Spirit Airlines check-in counter at Orlando International Airport. This is the first time anyone wanted Spirit Airlines," quipped "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert about the deal on Thursday. As the two distinct airlines push ahead with their plans to combine, here's what passengers can expect:What are JetBlue's plans for Spirit? Afterward, passengers might be confused if they're flying in Spirit planes that haven't been retrofitted yet. Frontier Airlines, meanwhile, is already saying it's happy to take on a bigger share of the ultra-low-cost market after its Spirit deal fell apart.

☆ JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion in push to become the fifth-largest US carrier
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-28 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article ULCCJBLUSAVEwatch nowJetBlue Airways has reached a $3.8 billion deal to buy Spirit Airlines in a takeover that would create the country's fifth-largest airline and remove a fast-growing budget carrier from the market. Spirit lacked the shareholder support to win approval of the Frontier merger, which was first unveiled in February. If approved by regulators, JetBlue's takeover of Spirit would leave Frontier as the largest discount carrier in the U.S. It would also be the first major U.S. airline deal since 2016, when Alaska Airlines beat out JetBlue for Virgin America. A JetBlue airliner lands past a Spirit Airlines jet on taxi way at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Monday, April 25, 2022.

☆ JetBlue won the battle for Spirit. Now it has to win over Biden's Justice Department
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-28 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

JetBlue Airways finally won over Spirit Airlines with a $3.8 billion takeover deal . JetBlue Airlines and Spirit Airlines are seen on the departure board in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. President Joe Biden's Justice Department has vowed to challenge out any deals that could harm competition. The Justice Department didn't immediately respond to a request for comment but the agency's antitrust chief, Jonathan Kanter, has promised a hard stance against anti-competition. Without that, "there would be a public perception that [the Justice Department] just caved," he said.

☆ Amex Platinum card review: The best card for airport lounge access and premium travel perks, with a 100,000-point welcome bonus offer and tons of valuable new benefits
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +48 min

More Information Earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. The Platinum Card comes with a welcome offer of 100,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 in your first 6 months of card membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Because it's a premium rewards card, the Platinum Card is harder to get approved for than some other popular cards.

☆ Amex Platinum card review: The best card for airport lounge access and premium travel perks, with an 80,000-point welcome bonus offer and tons of valuable new benefits
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-27 | by ( Sarah Silbert | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +48 min

Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. How to earn points with the Amex Platinum cardThe Platinum Card doesn't have a terribly complicated earning structure. The Platinum Card comes with a welcome offer of 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Because it's a premium rewards card, the Platinum Card is harder to get approved for than some other popular cards.

☆ The $53,000 Kia EV6 is a striking, sporty electric SUV whose biggest flaw is that people won't leave you alone
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-23 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We drove the impressive 2022 Kia EV6, Kia's newest electric SUV. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line.

☆ Amex Platinum vs Amex Business Platinum: Both offer outstanding welcome bonuses and perks and have the same annual fee — here's how to decide which card is best for you
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-22 | by ( David E. Slotnick | Jasmin Baron | Senior Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +36 min

Keep reading to see how the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card differ, and to decide if either is right for you. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. Amex Business Platinum Card: The Amex Business Platinum Card offers a bonus of 120,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card within the first 3 months of card membership. Annual feesBoth versions of the Platinum card have the same annual fee, ever since the Amex Business Platinum Card's fee increased to $695. Finally, the Platinum Card and the Amex Business Platinum Card come with a Priority Pass membership**.

Read more: The Amex Platinum card just increased its annual fee to $695 — but fancy new perks and a 100,000-point offer could take the sting out of itHowever, if you're an active-duty US military member, Amex will actually waive the annual fee for the Platinum Card along with all other Amex cards. The best Amex Platinum card benefitsThe Platinum Card can be incredibly valuable even for non-service members who have to pay the whole fee. Access to these lounges is limited to holders of the Platinum Card, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , or Amex Centurion cards. Membership Rewards pointsThe Platinum Card earns Membership Rewards points, which are the currency in Amex's loyalty program. Other card benefitsThe Platinum Card comes with a few other benefits that help offset the annual fee.

☆ Crying on airplanes: Do we tear up more when we fly?
▼ + stars: | 2018-10-17 | by ( Starre Vartan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

If you’re traveling solo, you’re locked inside a small space with a group of strangers for the duration of your flight. So what can you do if you feel emotional when you fly? Self-regulate what you are watching or listening to, and avoid media that would normally make you feel emotional, De Luca suggests. That’s easier than ever – and may even change how often crying while flying happens. “Crying by yourself isn’t memorable to you the way crying on a plane is,” said Groening.

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