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There’s a new ultra-low-cost way to get to Montego Bay (MBJ) and San Juan (SJU).  Frontier Airlines has launched 2 new routes from Tampa (TPA) to the islands of Jamaica and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. “Frontier is excited to…

IHG is making a step in the green direction. Through a partnership with Unilever, IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced it will be removing single-use plastic bottle miniatures from 4,000 hotels worldwide. “IHG has pioneered the move to minimal waste…

Low-cost carrier French Bee is creating quite a buzz with its route announcements this year. Miami has been announced as the airline’s newest U.S. route — and it’s set to launch on December 15, 2022. “Paris remains one of the…

It’s going to be a HotBlue summer in London. New York-based carrier JetBlue has announced a number of updates to its transatlantic services to London Gatwick and London Heathrow. “The U.S. – U.K. air corridor is among the busiest in…

After an action-packed week in New York, my next stop was California. I flew Flagship Business from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) where I’d start my Highway 1 road trip. I also wanted to catch up with my…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Update: The Limited Edition Boeing 747 Delta SkyMiles^® Reserve American Express Card design was available while supplies lasted through August 3, 2022 and is no longer offered at this time….

United Airlines is bringing in new plant-based dining options for some travelers. The Chicago-based carrier has partnered with Impossible Foods to create 2 new dishes suitable for passengers who don’t eat meat. “We want our food offerings to evolve and…

Traveling alone just got more appealing for British Airways frequent flyers. The airline has changed the rules of its Travel Together Ticket, opening it up to solo travelers. Let’s take a look at what the rule change means. Travel Together…

San José (SJC) is back on British Airways’ route map — the last of the airline’s U.S. destinations to restart as travel returns to a new normal. The first flight from the California airport departed for London (LHR) on Monday,…

Reno-based start-up airline aha! is launching a new route to Idaho Falls (IDA). The new route, operated by ExpressJet Airlines, from Reno-Tahoe (RNO) to Idaho Falls (IDA) will launch on August 11, 2022. It’s hoped that the new route will…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Berlin for $120, anyone? Fledgling low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic has announced new routes from the U.S. to Berlin (BER), and with these new routes, the airline is offering some sweet…

Move over Nassau, the Acabos Islands are back on Delta’s route map. On Monday, June 2, 2022, Delta resumed its nonstop service between its base in Atlanta (ATL) to Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) on Grand Abaco, one of the principal…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Atlantic’s Points Booster is a promotion worth writing home about. In a nutshell, Virgin is very generously offering a stack of bonus points for flights you’ve taken…

Raleigh-Durham (RDU) has become North Carolina’s second airport to welcome nonstop service to London. American Airlines restarted the route on June 3, 2022, after temporarily suspending it because of the pandemic in March 2020. The route is one of the…

Portugal’s first W property has opened its doors on the sun-kissed coastline of the Algarve.  “W Algarve marks the first W Hotel to open in Portugal, bringing a unique, modern luxury experience that is focused on socializing, to the Algarve’s…

Autograph Collection is one of my favorite brands under the Marriott umbrella. In my experience, Autograph’s boutique-style and typically unique properties provide the best value for luxury. It’s one of my aims to stay at every Autograph Collection property, with…

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for: nonstop low-cost flights between London and New York are back. Norwegian start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed August 12, 2022, as the launch date of its new route linking London Gatwick (LGW) with…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card* is often pitted as one of the best cards for points and miles newbies. That said, if you’re thinking of starting your points and miles journey then now might be a good time…

Virgin Atlantic is returning to the shores of Cape Town (CPT) in South Africa. The seasonal service from London (LHR) will restart on November 5, 2022, and run through until March 24, 2023, when the airline switches to its summer…

Delta’s making it easier for its North American flyers to reach the Greek islands this summer. Thanks to a new interline agreement between Delta Air Lines and Greek airline SKY Express, passengers can book 1- or 2-stop itineraries from the…

United Airlines has opened a behemoth of a lounge at its hub in Newark (EWR). The brand-new, 30,000-square-foot United Club is the largest in its network, including those at the airline’s base in Chicago (ORD). “As more and more customers…