FrequentTraveler

I fly pretty often and have had Star Alliance Gold (TK) for years. I usually book economy or econ plus and don’t expect much beyond that. But lately I’ve been on a ridiculous streak of free gate upgrades. Lufthansa, Turkish, SWISS, TAP. Just last week I got bumped from economy...

After noticing nearly every pilot rolling the same sleek bag through airports, I finally asked one and discovered the Briggs & Riley Essential 22” Carry-On Spinner. I’d never heard of the brand, but turns out it’s beloved in the travel world for its durability, design, and a...

Even though my travel credit cards offer solid protections, I’ve started carrying an annual Allianz travel insurance policy and it's already paid for itself. I got food poisoning before a Europe trip in June, and filing one claim with Allianz for my $800 in nonrefundable...