London: Our favorite free art museums and galleries

Eating and drinking in London may not be as easily affordable as in some other European cities, but the city is one of the world’s most generous when it comes to art. Yes, Cheapos, you can gorge on free art in London until your cultured minds can take no more. …

Frontier Offers 10,000 Miles for Buying a Flight

  The Denver-based airline announced the new promotion for all flyers booking travel with the ultra-low-cost-carrier through Tuesday, October 8, 2024.   Frontier Says 10,000-Mile Offer Enough for One-Way Flight In order to qualify for the promotion, Frontier flyers must register on the website at www.flyfrontier.com/billion-miles/ with their name and …

Alaska Strengthens West Coast Positioning with New Routes

  The airline announced starting immediately, travelers will benefit from five new routes across the West Coast and the country.   Wine Country Gains Las Vegas, While Pasco and Reno Connect to Los Angeles For Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Alaska is adding twice-daily service from Reno, Nevada, and once-per-day …

Southwest Outlines Plans for “2.0” Launch, Including Assigned Seats

  The airline leadership announced their new direction during their investor day in Dallas on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.   New Direction Aimed at Enticing Younger Customers with More Income Speaking to investors, airline chief executive Bob Jordan outlined the direction Southwest wants to go in order to improve their …

Planning a trip to Europe? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Planning a trip to Europe? Avoid these 10 costly mistakes

Planning a trip to Europe this year and deep in the list-making process? Now’s a great time to quickly review your itinerary and “trip strategy” to make sure that you’re not about to make any common mistakes that will add unnecessarily to your travel costs. From hotels to flights, rental …

A guide to supermarkets in Paris

When it comes to the age-old struggle between eating in and dining out, Paris is no exception. Restaurants are top-notch, with prices to match. Cooking your own meals (if you’re lucky enough to have access to a kitchen) or even picnicking outside will save you loads of euros. However, tourists might …

JetBlue Prepares to Open First Airline Lounges in 2025

  The airline announced they will open their first airport lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan Airport (BOS).   Lounges Open to Premium Card Holders, Mosaic Elites, International Travelers When the lounges open in “late 2025,” three groups of flyers will be welcome …

Is American Considering a Split from Barclays?

  CNBC reports the airlines is “in talks” with Citi to move all their credit card business to the bank, dropping Barclays despite being a long-standing partner.   Credit Card Talks Come After $5.2 Billion in Earnings in 2023 When US Airways merged with American Airlines in 2013, they brought …

Strategy: How to not get stuck with the worst room in the hotel

Strategy: How to not get stuck with the worst room in the hotel

Whenever you are on the road in Europe, you are bound to have a few frustrating experiences. This happened to me a few years ago when I was on the road inspecting hotels across Europe. I had a bad feeling when I checked into my second hotel on my trip …

Flight Attendants at Two Airlines Authorize Strikes in Two Days

  The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced that flight attendants at both PSA Airlines (operating American Eagle flights) and Frontier Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike on September 17 and 18, 2024, respectively.   Unions Say Flight Attendants Demanding Living Wage and Return to Negotiating Table At PSA …