Staycation, Again?

Wasn’t this supposed to be the summer of big plans? Inflation, Covid-19 and instability have some travelers putting away their passports and grabbing their weekender bags: The close-to-home vacation isn’t dead yet.

Help! I Spent a Fortune for a Credit-Card Companion Pass But the Virus Wouldn’t Quit

Are travelers missing out by not playing the credit-card game in search of first-class tickets? Our new Tripped Up columnist considers the fees and the benefits of two cards.