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Alaska Airlines has unveiled its new partner award chart. We originally learned a change would be coming in September 2022, and in late December 2022 the new award chart was published on Alaska’s website. Let’s take a look at the…

No matter how many times you visit New York, there’s always something new waiting to be discovered. I say that as even on my most recent visit, which was my 12th time in the city, there was still enough of…

The future’s “bright” for train travel in Florida. The state’s alternative intercity rail service to Amtrak, Brightline, has expanded northwards through the state with the opening of 2 new stations in Aventura and Boca Raton. “Brightline is on a mission…

I get it — all you want to do after a long flight is get to your accommodation as fast as possible. When flying to the U.K., the likelihood is you’ll land at London Heathrow (LHR) and be tempted by…

American Airlines is growing its domestic route network from the nation’s capital. From June 1, 2023, American will launch 2 new services from its hub at Washington, D.C. (DCA) and connect the regional airports of Cedar Rapids (CID) and Madison…

There’s a new, value-for-the-money, Marriott property worth checking out in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The sleek new Aloft Hotel opened its doors to guests on December 19, 2022. Here are the details of this exciting new opening. Aloft Playa Del…

Brazilian airline Azul is connecting Florida with off-the-beaten-track destinations in Brazil. The airline took passengers from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Belem (BEL) on Brazil’s north coast on December 16, 2022, just 1 day after inaugurating service between Manaus (MAO) and Fort…

Spirit Airlines launched a new nonstop route between Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ). The inaugural flight happened on Thursday, December 15, 2022, and marked the carrier’s first international flight from the airport. Here’s everything you need to…

One of the world’s most luxurious lifestyle brands is coming to Ibiza. Lifestyle hospitality company, Ennismore, has announced it will be opening a Mondrian and a Hyde property on The White Isle ready for the summer season of 2023. The…

You might be in for a pleasant surprise if you’re booked to fly Iberia’s business class sometime soon. The Spanish flag carrier has quietly brought its updated business class seat into service almost a full year ahead of schedule. Here’s…

Spirit has announced that it will be adding Charleston (CHS) to its route map in 2023. The ultra-low-cost airline will kick off its arrival in Charleston for the first time with nonstop services to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and…

Konnichiwa, ZIPAIR Tokyo! The Japanese low-cost airline headquartered in Tokyo — is the newest airline to arrive at San José International Airport (SJC) in California. The Japanese long-haul, low-cost carrier touched down at SJC inbound from its base at Tokyo…

The cost of living crisis has sparked a spate of strike action across various sectors in the United Kingdom which has compounded the usual chaos of December holiday travel. The NHS (National Health Service), postal system, rail network, and airports…

Airline: Virgin Atlantic Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000 Flight#: VS9 Route: London Heathrow (LHR) to New York (JFK) Date: October 28, 2022 Duration: 7hr 7min Cabin and Layout: Upper Suite, 1-2-1 Seat: 4K Cost: 95,000 Virgin Points or from $2,869 cash I was recently invited…

Airline: TAP Air Portugal Aircraft: Airbus A321LRneo Flight #: TP1352 Route: Lisbon (LIS) > London (LHR) Date: September 23, 2022 Duration: 2hr 7min Cabin and Layout: 16 lie-flat seats in a staggered 2-2, 1-1 configuration Seat: 2D Cost: $336 After wrapping up a…

Another swish boutique hotel is set to open its doors in Manhattan. In September 2023, Firmdale Hotels will open its third New York City property. Here’s what we know so far. Firmdale Announces Third New York City Hotel Located at…

Canada’s WestJet has detailed 3 new long-haul routes for the 2023 summer season. The new services are all planned from the airline’s western hub of Calgary (YYC) close to the Rocky Mountains and will be bound for Barcelona, Spain (BCN),…

One of Hilton’s most luxurious brands is set to debut in Lake Tahoe. Even though it’s not expected to open its doors until 2027, Hilton has decided to get us excited years ahead of time. “Now more than ever, our…

Connectivity between Florida and Brazil has increased yet again thanks to ultra-low-cost carrier GOL’s new service between Miami and the city of Fortaleza in the Brazilian state of Ceará. The once-weekly flight started on Saturday, December 3, 2022, and will…

Hawaiian Airlines is bringing more Pacific islands within reach. From May 2023, Hawaiian airlines will operate a nonstop service from Honolulu (HNL) to Raratonga (RAR) in the Cook Islands. “We are delighted to grow our South Pacific network by offering…

Norse Atlantic Airways is bringing back cheap flights to Paris (CDG).  The Scandinavian long-haul, low-cost carrier has announced that it will be launching a nonstop service between New York (JFK) and the French capital on March 26, 2023 — just…