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How to pay for purchases on European trips — we break down the pros and cons of using cash, credit cards, and debit cards
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. There’s more than one way to get the cash you need for your trip to …
American Airlines has suspended flights to Venezuela after the State Department warned US Citizens should stay out of the country (AAL)
American Airlines suspended flights to and from Venezuela on Friday due to security concerns. The announcement comes days after the US State Department issued a level four advisory instructing Americans to refrain from travel to the South American country. “American will not operate to countries we don’t consider safe,” the airline said. Venezuela has descended …
I found a hotel I like better than the $1 billion hotel considered ‘the most luxurious in the world’ — and it all comes down to location
I’ve stayed at a lot of luxurious places as I’ve traveled over the past year, including the Marina Bay Sands, the Burj Al Arab, and Nobu Hotel Ibiza. On a recent trip to Zanzibar, I was surprised to find that I liked a boutique hotel called Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar better than all of those. It …
Chase has announced the Freedom credit card’s Q2 bonus categories — including 5% cash back at grocery stores
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The Chase Freedom card offers 5% cash back — or 5x points — in different …
The best kids’ headphones you can buy
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Kids using headphones with the volume turned up too loud put themselves at risk of acquired …
Plenty of credit cards offer elite loyalty status, but only Hilton has cards that provide one of my my favorite hotel perks: free breakfast
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Two of Hilton’s rewards credit cards — the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card, and …
7 travel-rewards credit cards that’ll reimburse your Global Entry fee every 4 years
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Global Entry is a fantastic way to save time every time you enter the US. …
I stayed in a tiny, adults-only beach villa off the coast of Africa that runs nearly $1,000 per night, and it was the closest thing I’ve ever found to an ideal honeymoon destination
I recently stayed at a boutique hotel called Kilindi on a trip to Zanzibar. It was designed as a getaway for a member of the 1980s pop group ABBA, but has since been turned into a luxurious eco-friendly beach getaway that costs around $1,000 a night including meals, drinks, and activities. While I had never …
Delta just took another step toward devaluing its rewards, but I’m still convinced SkyMiles are worth having
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. A few years ago, the Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program stopped publishing an award chart. …
6 smart ways to bypass checked bag fees every time you fly
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.* Families who want to save on airfare should watch out for checked baggage fees. These …
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Boeing says it encouraged the FAA to temporarily ban its 737 Max planes (BA)
Boeing recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily ban its 737 Max aircraft “out of an abundance of caution,” though the aerospace manufacturer says it is still confident in the aircraft’s safety. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is issuing an order to ground all Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The Boeing 737 Max …
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Here’s how much Boeing is estimated to make on each 737 MAX 8 plane (BA)
The crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 once again shines the spotlight on Boeing’s 737 Max program. It’s the second nearly brand new Boeing 737 MAX 8 airliner in recent months to be involved in a fatal crash. Airlines made the decision to ground their fleets of Boeing 737 Max airliners. Some safety regulators have …
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Southwest is waiving fees for passengers who want to avoid flying on the Boeing 737 Max 8 (LUV)
Southwest Airlines is waiving fees for passengers who want to avoid flying on the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft through Monday. “We are not issuing refunds of non-refundable fares, but we are working with customers who wish to rebook their flight to another aircraft type on a case-by-case basis. As a courtesy, we will waive …
Kayak is working on a feature that will allow users to remove specific airplane models from their searches, including the Boeing 737 Max (BKNG)
The travel website Kayak will introduce a feature this week that allows users to remove specific aircraft models from their searches. Kayak and other travel websites like Priceline, Expedia, Google Flights, Travelocity, and Orbitz, allow users to see which plane a flight will use, but do not yet allow for filtering based on aircraft model. …
The Boeing 737 Max is embroiled in controversy after two deadly crashes in five months. Here’s how the plane came to be. (BA)
The Boeing 737 is the best-selling airliner of all time with more than 15,000 aircraft ordered. Boeing has introduced four distinct generations of the 737 since the 1960s. The latest is the 737 Max that entered service in 2017. Two nearly brand new Boeing 737 Max airliners have crashed since October with the latest being …
10 abandoned mansions around the world that likely used to be worth millions
Even the most expensive, extravagant homes can fall into disrepair without proper care. These mansions were likely worth the equivalent of millions of dollars when they were built. Years later, they sit abandoned in varying states of deterioration. When they were built, these lavish homes were likely worth today’s equivalent of millions of dollars. Now, …
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Egypt is poised to turn into Africa’s hottest tech scene, but 2 industry veterans say the country is up against 2 major challenges
Thanks to a massive, young, internet-connected population and a host of long-stagnant problems, Egypt has become a hot spot for tech innovation in the Middle East and Africa. Two veterans of Egypt’s tech scene told me that despite the large crop of startups in the country, the industry faces two major challenges: “brain drain” of …
RANKED: The 19 best cities in the world in 2019
The best cities in the world for 2019 have been ranked in a new list. The Time Out Index surveyed 34,000 residents from 48 cities across the globe, as well as travel experts and editors. Food, drink, culture, nightlife, community, neighbourhoods, overall happiness, affordability, beauty, and convenience were all considered. Residents of cities round the …
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Gold, Platinum, or Reserve: We break down which Delta AmEx credit card gets flyers the most value
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. From now until April 3, Delta’s three main credit cards are offering their highest-ever new-cardholder …
The 50 happiest cities in America, ranked
A recent study released by WalletHub ranks the top 182 happiest cities in the United States. We took a look at the top 50. The top three include Madison, Wisconsin; Irvine, California; and Plano, Texas. Aside from North Carolina and Florida, the top 50 happiest cities are located mainly in the midwest or on the …
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Europe has banned the Boeing 737 MAX — a plane that has crashed twice since October (BA)
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has banned all Boeing 737 MAX airliners from flying in Europe. The regulatory agency cited the need to ensure the safety of passengers following the crash of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 on Sunday. EASA also issued a safety directive that is suspending all non-European airlines from operating …
After spending months in the Middle East, I’m convinced a single phrase with more than a dozen meanings is key to understanding Arab culture
I recently spent two months in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Morocco. While there, I kept hearing locals use the Arabic phrase “inshallah,” meaning “if God wills it so.” The phrase is one of the most common Arabic colloquialisms and can be used to mean “hopefully,” “maybe,” or “who knows.” It can also be …
Having a Delta credit card gets you a free checked bag every time you fly the airline — here’s how to use the perk
Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. If you have a Delta credit card, you and as many as eight travel companions …
Boeing is going to update the control software on the 737 MAX — the plane that’s crashed twice since October. (BA)
The Boeing 737 MAX will receive updated flight control software in the coming weeks. The software announcement comes four months after the crash Lion Air Flight JT610 and two days after the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302. Both of which involved effectively brand new Boeing 737 MAX eight airliners. The update will change the …
Boeing has $400 billion in orders on the books, 80% of them are for the 737 (BA)
Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 is the second catastrophic crash of a nearly brand-new Boeing 737 MAX airliner in four months. Regulatory agencies in China, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Ethiopia have all grounded the 737 MAXs operating within their jurisdiction. Airlines including Norwegian Air, AeroMexico, Jet Airways, and Gol have also grounded their …
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These 12 airlines have the most Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in their fleet (BA, LUV, AAL, UAL)
Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crashed minutes after taking off from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Sunday. According to Flight Global, roughly a third of the 371 Boeing 737 MAX jets in operation have been grounded. Chinese airlines have the largest fleet with 97 planes. US airlines have the second most with 72 aircraft in …