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Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. In a move that is highly unusual, Delta Air Lines has issued a systemwide fare difference travel waiver for all flights over the busy July 1 to 4…

As of June 27, 2022, Amtrak has restarted its Maple Leaf service between New York Penn Station and Toronto, Ontario, following an almost 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resumption marks the first international route to return to…

The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, just steps away from the world-famous Waikiki Beach and high-end shopping. The hotel is Hyatt’s highest luxury property on Oahu and is also one of the largest…

Card issuers frequently review their cards’ benefits and decide what perks should be included moving forward. The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant^® American Express^® Card is being refreshed and there is a big change to the way the $300 annual statement credit…

Last year, American Airlines retired its Shuttle branding in the Northeast, something that had been around well prior to even the US Airways years. Back then, the Shuttle was a term used for the following routes: Boston (BOS) to New…

Update: The lounges mentioned below are no longer part of Priority Pass. The Priority Pass lounge network is expanding with 4 new lounges, all operated by U.K. flag carrier British Airways. These new lounges will be in several major airports…

Recently, American Airlines announced a codeshare partnership with IndiGo, a low-cost regional airline in India that would be able to help take traffic from Delhi onward to other cities throughout India. Now, the partnership has expanded even further with tangible…

Amtrak is extending its famed Ethan Allen Express route to Burlington, Vermont. This service extension will allow residents of Vermont’s largest city to travel directly by train to New York City. Here’s what you need to know! History of the…

Delta Air Lines has revamped its onboard food and beverage offering, both in the premium and main cabin. There are new food items, warm drinks, alcoholic beverages, desserts, and more, and your next flight could feature one of these new…

Alaska Airlines operates lounges in several West Coast cities, as well as at New York (JFK), and offers a day-pass program for individuals who wish to access the Alaska Lounge but don’t have a membership or access with their ticket….

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This summer, you can earn 1,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles when you complete eligible stays at certain World of Hyatt properties. These bonus miles are in addition…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’re a member of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ new IHG One Rewards program, you can earn up to 8,000 IHG One Rewards points by booking through the…

American Airlines will soon be adding a new Flagship Business Plus fare category to select flights, in an effort to provide additional services to business class customers willing to pay for them. While true Flagship First fares aren’t going away,…

United Airlines will be starting a new route to Australia this October, this time from its hub in San Francisco to Brisbane. Let’s learn more about the upcoming service and United’s presence in Australia. New Thrice-weekly San Francisco to Brisbane…

As part of the special relationship with American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, American is providing eligible Alaska Airlines elites with systemwide upgrades (SWU) for use on American Airlines flights throughout the system. Earning These Upgrades First off, it’s worth noting…

The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Wells Fargo is expected to launch a new credit card in July 2022 — a no-annual-fee credit card with great cash-back rates on several categories. The New Wells Fargo…

Recently, American Airlines and Qatar Airways announced a strategic alliance, allowing customers from both airlines to connect to hundreds of destinations worldwide on a single ticket. Now, American Airlines is adding its code to several Qatar Airways flights, allowing customers…

Update: American Airlines has retired the 500-mile upgrade system effective July 13, 2022. All AAdvantage elite passengers will now be able to upgrade themselves and a companion for free on upgrade-eligible flights and leftover 500-mile upgrade certificates will automatically be…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. You can save 50% on a CLEAR membership thanks to a new offer from American Express. The offer is targeted to certain cardholders, but if you’ve been selected,…

American Airlines will be adjusting its schedule in the coming days to eliminate several routes from the schedule, including several high-profile flights. Route Cancellations When an airline cancels a particular route, that generally means it is gone from the schedule…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Vacations by Marriott is offering a bonus of 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points when you book and complete a minimum 3-night stay vacation, complete with hotel and airfare. This…