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Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
Southwest EarlyBird Check-In: What It Is, How Much It Costs, and Who Should Get It
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Flying Southwest Airlines has always been a unique experience thanks to its open seating policy and unconventional boarding process. If you don’t want to stress about checking in exactly 24 hours before departure, EarlyBird Check-In can give you a better boarding position. Here’s everything you need to know, including how it works, when it makes sense to pay for it — and how upcoming operational changes could impact its future.

Samantha HollandCameron Laufer
Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Create and Use a Capital One Virtual Card Number
How To Create and Use a Capital One Virtual Card Number
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Have you ever needed your Capital One credit card number but couldn’t find your physical card? Capital One makes it easy by offering virtual credit card numbers — temporary, digital versions of your card that you can use for online purchases. Let’s walk through how to find and use these virtual card numbers and why they might be the best choice for your online shopping.

Ashley OnadeleRyan Flanigan
Ashley Onadele & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Bringing the Vegas Experience Inside the Airport: Your First Look At the Capital One Lounge at Las Vegas
Bringing the Vegas Experience Inside the Airport: Your First Look At the Capital One Lounge at Las Vegas
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What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas — unless it’s an airport lounge worth talking about. Capital One’s newest lounge at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is an oasis in the desert — somewhere that blends thoughtful design with plenty of local flair. This walkthrough will give you an idea of what it's like at the Capital One Lounge at LAS.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt
I Applied for the U.K. ETA as a U.S. Citizen — Here’s How Long It Took and Which Card to Use
I Applied for the U.K. ETA as a U.S. Citizen — Here’s How Long It Took and Which Card to Use
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Starting this week, U.S. citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or visa before traveling to the United Kingdom. Ahead of my travel to the Scottish isles later this month, my wife and I went through the process ourselves -- one on the website and one through the app. Here's our experience, including which method was faster and how the payments coded on our credit cards.

JT Genter
JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Airalo, GigSky, and FlexiRoam: Which eSIM Should You Use on Your Next International Trip?
Airalo, GigSky, and FlexiRoam: Which eSIM Should You Use on Your Next International Trip?
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eSIMs can keep you connected as you travel without the expense of international data plans or the hassle of buying a physical SIM cards in each destination. But choosing the right eSIM is critical. Here's our comparison of three top options, including which is best for affordable coverage for short trips, long-term travelers with multiple profiles, and for region-specific plans.

Lauren Wynn
Lauren Wynn

Reviewed by JT Genter

Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities
Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities
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Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.

Patrick StoufferJenna Hansen
Patrick Stouffer & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by JT Genter