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When business travel expenses are reimbursed, cards with foreign exchange fees can offer bonus rewards

Best credit cards for business travel FX

When business travel expenses are reimbursed, cards with foreign exchange fees can offer bonus rewards. The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold...

2026-08-31
A frequent flyer blogger explains he chooses economy class about 20% of the time, mainly due to high prices, short...

Travel Blogger's Economy Flight Strategy

A frequent flyer blogger explains he chooses economy class about 20% of the time, mainly due to high prices, short flights, and when traveling with...

2026-08-31
The article assesses the value of using Avios points to book hotel rooms, comparing Avios prices with cash rates and...

Is it worth using Avios for hotel room bookings?

The article assesses the value of using Avios points to book hotel rooms, comparing Avios prices with cash rates and noting the lack of status...

2026-08-27
Flight deck crews on the Boeing 777 can choose between a rolling takeoff and a static launch, but the decision depends on...

Rolling Takeoffs on the Boeing 777: When to Hold and When to Go

Flight deck crews on the Boeing 777 can choose between a rolling takeoff and a static launch, but the decision depends on various factors, including...

2026-08-20
US military pilots face a decision when their minimum active-duty service commitments end: stay in the military or join a...

US Military Pilots Face Crossroads: Military vs. Commercial Aviation Careers

US military pilots face a decision when their minimum active-duty service commitments end: stay in the military or join a commercial airline. While...

2026-08-19
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered substantial damage after its tail struck the ground during takeoff from Munich...

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Suffers Substantial Damage in Munich Takeoff Incident

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 suffered substantial damage after its tail struck the ground during takeoff from Munich Airport on August 15, 2026...

2026-08-16