There was a point in time when the front section of commercial aircraft was almost exclusively reserved for those in suits and slacks. It's called business class for a reason, after all, so naturally, frequent flyers jetting off for work dominated those cushy seats. Nowadays, though, anyone with a hefty disposable income can claim a spot in first and business classes, turning seats in these premium cabins into hot commodities. With soaring demand, airlines are no longer handing out free upgrades like candy — that is, unless you've amassed enough street cred with them that they'll give it to you without asking. By street cred, we mean loyalty points.

The Best Way To Snag A Free Upgrade To First Class On Your Next Domestic Flight

Earlier this month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added four new airlines to its list of TSA PreCheck participating airlines: Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines, and Saudia. Of those, Aer Lingus is the largest in the US, flying to 16 US airports, as well as Barbados and Toronto. Ethiopian Airways is the national carrier of Ethiopia and flies from five US cities on the East Coast, and Saudi Airlines flies from DC, New York, and LA, as well as Toronto. Air New Zealand uses six US airports, mostly in major cities.

Have TSA PreCheck? You May Not on Your Next Flight.

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I prefer mainlines and book based on price and convenience. United offeres a great new domestic cabin, but the basic economy rules are restrictive.

I flew United's basic economy. The fare is restrictive, but I'd book again if the price were right.

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5 Ways to Avoid Checked Bag Fees on Major Airlines

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Many airlines have increased their checked bag fees within the last few months, but they can be avoidable. Learn how to skip paying bag fees.

4 Ways to Avoid Checked Bag Fees on Your Next Flight

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A HERTZ rental driver has alleged the company charged more than $400 for a driving infraction before they stepped foot in the car. The driver posted on a travel blog that his credit card had been charged by Hertz for a road law violation committed while he was still in an airplane. The rental company […]

Hertz ‘fines’ driver $436 before he even picked up his car – then he realized he had to pay for stranger’s actions

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From gray Audis to black Cadillacs and white trucks, grayscale car colors dominate the market. 
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It’s Not Just You; Car Colors Really Are More Boring Now

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Creator Bonnie Ngai alleged that her brother was given no dinner, breakfast, or accommodation.

Airline leaves 15-year-old at airport for 15 hours, gives him two $12 snack vouchers

Frequent Miler

The thing that I love about many airline mileage programs is that it is sometimes possible to get far outsized value for your points. For example, you may be able to book a $3,000 flight for around 50,000 airline miles. That’s a value of 6 cents per point. But over the years Delta has been stomping out those kinds of great values. Today you can expect that $3,000 flight to cost around 300,000 Delta miles. Delta has been systematically pushing the value of their miles down towards a penny each. Sometimes you may still find outsized value with Delta miles, but not often. My advice: if you’ve been putting spend on your Delta card, it’s time to stop. There are many much better options.

Stop putting spend on your Delta card

Many of us treat our passports as one of our most cherished possessions, and honestly, why not? Regardless of how powerful your passport is, it serves as our literal pass to enter other countries, including back to our own. Some folks even slap on fancy passport covers they spent money on for extra protection, while others fuss over looking nice in their passport photos since they usually last a decade and function as a valid form of identification, too. But let's be real, the best part of a passport is the stamps. Part of the fun of visiting other countries is collecting those little inked mementos. Unfortunately, the days of collecting them are dwindling as more countries go digital.

Here's Why You Didn't Get A Stamp On Your Passport At The Airport


The Jeep Wrangler is struggling against declining sales, but the Ford Bronco is in bigger need of a life raft. 
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The Jeep Wrangler Has Declining Sales but the Ford Bronco Is Worse


It doesn't actually hold beer, but is called a 'reefer' tank
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What’s the Big Silver Keg Hanging Beneath Some Semi Truck Trailers?


The legendary electrical engineer held 112 U.S. patents.
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It’s Nikola Tesla’s birthday – here’s why that name sounds so familiar


How to avoid being hacked at the gas pump. 
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3 Ways to Avoid Having Your Information Stolen at the Gas Pump


Tesla’s Supercharger network already installed similar congestion reduction measures.
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Electrify America sessions to automatically shut off at 85% EV charge in some areas


It's awful brazen to attempt to steal multiple cars from the dealership that fired you. 
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Dealership Worker Returns To Steal Cars Years After Getting Fired

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Stellantis said that it’s paying for repairs, but the issue leaves patrol vehicles unusable for weeks.
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Indiana State Police reports lengthy, costly engine repairs to dozens of 2023 Dodge Durango patrol cars

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The progressive lawmaker called out a colleague over comments about the upcoming presidential election.

‘You Should Retire’: Ocasio-Cortez Rips ‘Functionally Useless’ Senior Dem Over Trump

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In 1990, a man spent over $510,000 on a US airline lifetime flight pass…24 million miles later, here’s how it’s going


The car dealership consultant called the pass a total gamble.
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In 1990, a man spent over $510,000 on a US airline lifetime flight pass…24 million miles later, here’s how it’s going

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