The headphones available on the plane (whether for purchase or for free) are usually of poor quality and their comfort level is low. They are also not designed to cancel out the surrounding noise. Instead, bring your own noise-canceling headphones or in-ear headphones. High quality noise-isolating (different from noise canceling) headphones, or noise canceling headphones [...]

Top tips for booking an award ticket: Book early (330 or 331 days in advance depending on the airline, when the airline first makes seats available through their computer reservations systems), or book late (within two weeks of travel, when airlines may release unsold seats for mileage redemption). Be open to traveling at off-peak times [...]

Ever feel rushed when reviewing your hotel bill? Here’s a quick way to check hotel or cruise bills for accurate restaurant and other purchases where a gratuity is included:  During your stay, adjust the amount of the tips so that each room charge ends with the same digit. For example: Add enough of a tip [...]