Why do Amtrak routes have names?

The practice of naming trains is nearly as old as that of naming ships. Today routes may take their names from those of an original train, a location, or even a reputation. For example: Cardinal (New York to Chicago) is so named because the state bird of all the states …

If I want to dispute an airline charge with my credit card company because I’m getting nowhere with the airline itself, can I do that any time or should I wait til after I’ve completed travel?

Here’s a little known fact: Initiating a dispute with the card company will cause your tickets on most airlines to be automatically suspended while the situation is investigated. To avoid that, wait until travel is complete before disputing a charge if you can. Most card companies give you a period …