On top of standard economy class seating, Alaska Airlines offers several classes of service on many of its aircraft, including first class and premium class. So what makes Alaska’s premium class unique? Here’s what you need to know about flying Alaska Airlines premium class, whether or not you’re booking your travel with Alaska MileagePlan miles.…
If you fly United Airlines, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with its comfortable and spacious Polaris class: lie-flat seats, elevated dining options, bedding and plenty of comfortable amenities. But depending on where you’re traveling, you may also have access to one of United’s Polaris lounges, a distinct upgrade on the typical United Club lounge.…
The French carrier is currently updating its business class cabins to feature a 1-2-1 layout. The newest designs for the Boeing 777-300ER include more modern finishes and a sliding door on each seat to add privacy. There are still a few Boeing 777/777-300 planes that have a 2-3-2 layout with middle seats in business class,…
What are undervalued stocks? Undervalued stocks are stocks that trade below their assumed value. They often have a track record of being profitable, and the potential for long-term growth, but the stock market hasn’t recognized that yet. “I think about something that I love going on sale,” says Ali Swart, a CFP at Waldron Private…
Few things waste more time than waiting in line. Why add more time waiting at the airport? Luckily, several trusted traveler programs — such as TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri, and Fast — help us save time spent waiting in line and use it for something more productive. Time is money, and ways to…
Premium travel credit cards can offer tremendous value for frequent travelers with exclusive perks, higher earning potential and travel credits. While these cards come with higher annual fees, many travelers get significantly more value from the benefits than what they pay to be a cardholder. There are several premium travel cards to choose from. If…
Bottom line: Northwestern Mutual offers a range of policies and scores well for customer satisfaction and complaints, making it an option worth checking for many shoppers. Policies offered: Term & permanent. Financial strength: Exceptional. Complaints: Far fewer than expected. Buy online? No. How we review life insurance companies In our life insurance reviews, our editorial…
French Polynesia is one of Earth’s dreamiest destinations — and one of the most expensive. Thankfully, there are several resorts on its islands that participate in loyalty programs, which means that travelers can earn points on stays and even redeem points for stays. InterContinental Hotels Group — better known as IHG — has three branded…
Travel insurance can be a very important accompaniment to your trip, especially when you’re traveling throughout multiple countries. Europe is a prime example of this, where the border-free Schengen zone allows you to traverse multiple countries without passing passport control. Finding Schengen visa travel insurance isn’t always simple, however, and you’ll want to ensure that…
Earning elite status in World of Hyatt is an achievement that can lead to everything from free breakfast and bonus points to late checkouts and free room upgrades. World of Hyatt status can be earned in several ways — one of which is staying a minimum number of nights with World of Hyatt properties, or…