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United axes 1 of its newest and most unusual Hawaii routes

United’s pandemic-era experiment of connecting Orange County, California, with Hawaii is coming to an end. The Chicago-based carrier will cease flying between the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu on Feb. 25, 2023, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The route first…

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TPG’s 10 commandments of credit card rewards

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you’re a credit card rewards novice or a full-on expert, there are key tenets to follow. As the saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes,” and the points and miles game is no exception. Whether you’re brand-new to the hobby or a seasoned pro, the potential for errors…

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One of the world’s biggest cruise lines is finally restarting sailings from Texas

After a six-year absence, Princess Cruises is finally back in Texas. The world’s fifth-largest cruise line on Sunday launched its first series of sailings from the Lone Star State since 2016 — a mix of five- to 11-night trips to the western Caribbean that will continue through April 2023. The voyages are taking place on the line’s 3,080-passenger Ruby…

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Winter is coming: 6 real-life strategies you can use when your flight is canceled or delayed

Editor’s note: This post has been updated. It’s beginning to look a lot like winter across the United States. Snow and ice are currently blanketing much of the Midwest and AccuWeather predicts that “a significant storm” will evolve later this week, “threatening to bring a wide swath of snow, rain and fierce winds from the Plains to the Atlantic…

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How to identify and prevent credit card fraud

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Credit card fraud is a serious risk to individuals and businesses alike. Despite measures like mobile wallets, chip cards, and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, consumers are still at risk of having their credit card accounts used fraudulently. Below, we’ll explain what credit card fraud is, the…

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They did it again: TSA breaks record for number of firearms found at US security checkpoints

The year is not quite over yet, but as of Friday, the Transportation Security Administration announced that it has already found more firearms at airport security checkpoints than in any other year. As of Dec. 16, TSA officers have intercepted a record 6,301 firearms brought to airport checkpoints by passengers. Of those 6,301 firearms, 88% were loaded. This year’s…

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