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Keep an eye on your accounts: All the elite status rollovers and deposits to expect this month

For elite status seekers, the new year comes with what’s dreaded most — elite status qualification metrics resetting to zero. Travel elite status operates under the principle that you requalify year after year. Last year, you hopefully earned the status — or statuses — that you’ll enjoy this year. And unless you have lifetime status, you’ll likely need to…

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How I saved my vacation from Southwest’s winter 2022 meltdown

I woke up on the Tuesday after Christmas blissfully unaware that my much-anticipated New Year’s getaway was in jeopardy. After all, the weather in the greater Washington, D.C. area had been lovely and we were heading south. I’d heard about the storms in the Midwest and Christmas-week air travel problems, but that was all in the past. Imagine my…

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The best credit cards to reach elite status in 2023

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Chasing elite status with a hotel or airline can be addicting. Once you get a taste of the benefits (such as upgrades, lounge access, bonus points and enhanced customer service), it’s hard to give them up. Depending on how frequently you travel, you could easily get hundreds…

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Fly premium economy to Europe from just $483

An extensive, peak summer deal to fly to Europe in premium economy for the price of coach? Sounds like a mid-winter daydream, but we’re happy to say you’re wide awake — this deal is real. SAS has a wide range of premium economy seats at economy class prices. Even better, many routes have availability in June and August 2023,…

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Desert playground: Why Scottsdale’s public golf courses are the best in the US

Scottsdale, Arizona, has always been a popular golf vacation destination. No major U.S. city rivals this thriving hot spot  — and by extension neighboring Phoenix — when it comes to accessible, high-quality public golf courses with abundant sunshine that allows for year-round play.  Sure enough, summers in Arizona are extremely hot, but prices adjust accordingly, often dropping by 75% or…

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How to avoid flight delays and cancellations

Between bad weather, air-traffic control congestion, staffing issues and maintenance problems, flight delays are a necessary evil of the travel industry. Some delays inevitably turn into cancellations, which could really throw a wrench in your travel plans. Moreover, throughout the pandemic, we’ve seen a slew of airline meltdowns, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and delays in a very…

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