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The Oneworld alliance’s first-ever branded lounge is now open at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN). Premium cabin travelers on a Oneworld alliance flight (or those with select frequent flyer statuses) now have a swanky new lounge option — here’s what…

Late last year, Delta Air Lines outraged frequent flyers by increasing status requirements and restricting lounge access, among other modifications. Although Delta CEO Ed Bastian publicly acknowledged that the airline had gone too far and (slightly) rolled back the changes, many…

Change is coming to the AAdvantage program. But no need to panic: American Airlines isn’t making any modifications to reach elite status for the upcoming qualification year (unlike other carriers). After completely revamping its AAdvantage elite status program in 2022…

Marriott is set to expand the luxury EDITION brand significantly; its footprint will double to 30 properties by 2027. Travelers to Mexico’s Riveria Maya will now have a new 5-star option starting today. Here’s what you need to know. The…

From the timeless luxury of Park Hyatt to the wellness-focused Miraval, Hyatt is expanding its portfolio over the next several years. Here are the high-end properties that you can expect to be open by 2025. New Hyatt Hotels Planned While…

Come early 2024, there will be a whole new way to book luxury hotels. Historically, Chase has offered the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection (LHRC), a selection of 1,000 high-end properties around the world that offer exclusive benefits to select…

United Airlines is upping the ante at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). With 400 daily departures, United’s hub at IAH is set to grow by 40% in passenger volume by 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the $2.6…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Redeeming SkyMiles can be a tricky endeavor, as in most instances, it requires a massive number of them to redeem for a premium cabin flight. However, with occasional Delta SkyMiles…

Eastern Europe is upping the luxury quota with the newest hotel opening from Marriott. Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi is now open in the rich cultural city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Here’s what you need to know about…

With the Renaissance New York Harlem opening, Marriott’s ever-growing portfolio in New York City has increased by one. Here’s what you should know about the first full-service hotel in the neighborhood in over 100 years. Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel…

A protracted, years-long battle to cap flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has taken an interesting turn. Dutch government authorities had planned to press forward with an “experimental” scheme limiting the number of flights, which would effectively stop smaller carriers…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Southwest has a loyal following thanks to customer-friendly perks like free checked bags and a flexible change and cancellation policy. Now, you can get all those benefits for less,…

Marriott is pushing to open more of its premium EDITION hotels, and the latest opening the Singapore EDITION is the first in Southeast Asia. Here’s what you need to know about this swanky property on Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road. The…

Luxury travelers headed to Morocco have a brand-new hotel option with the opening of the St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay. Here’s what you should know about this five-star property located on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. St. Regis La…

Childhood nostalgia is making a comeback onboard Frontier Airlines. The ultra-low-cost carrier is debuting a refreshed inflight menu, featuring a new selection of snacks and drinks including an Eggo Grab & Go waffle, a first in the industry. Let’s dive…

Marriott continues to expand its luxury portfolio in Asia with the opening of 3 beachside resort properties in Vietnam. Here’s what you need to know about the 2 Marriott-branded hotels and 1 Renaissance Hotel in the south and south-central regions…

If it feels like the “wellness” trend is everywhere you look, well, you’re not far off. The movement is particularly prevalent at hotels, where individual properties and large brands are increasing their focus on general health-related tourism. Hyatt is the…

As credit card issuers aggressively compete to unlock new once-in-a-lifetime experiences in travel, dining, and entertainment, cardholders are the beneficiaries. American Express is the latest issuer to unveil a lifestyle-like partnership, with a new multi-year-long deal with Formula (F1) in…

Star Alliance unveiled its newest lounge at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), a new 14,000-square-foot space in Terminal 1. Here’s what to know about this pre-departure enclave — and who can get access. A New Star Alliance Lounge at…

First announced in late 2022, the all-business-class startup airline, Beond, has revealed more of its operational plans, including its official launch in November 2023. The airline’s initial services will fly passengers between the Maldives and Munich, Riyadh, and Zurich. Here’s…

IHG plans to unveil 2 properties in Hungary, which will also mark the debut of the Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express brands in the country. Signed at the real estate trade fair EXPO Real 2023, Hotel Indigo Budapest Andrassy…