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When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, airlines were quick to cut service elements — most notably meals — from their inflight offerings. Now, almost 2 years after the initial wave of the pandemic in the U.S., American Airlines will…

In an unfortunate move, Alaska Airlines has raised the price of Mileage Plan miles needed to fly its first class product on most routes beginning March 1, 2022. If you’re looking to book first class flights on Alaska, you may…

Accor is one of the largest chain hotel networks worldwide, with 40+ brands and 5,200 hotels in 110 countries. It has recently announced a partnership with global car rental company SIXT to offer its ALL – Accor Live Limitless members…

Capital One made its airport lounge space debut in 2021, along with the launch of the premium Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card*. The first Capital One Lounge location is at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and doesn’t…

Allegiant Air, an ultra-low-cost carrier, is adding 9 new routes to its network map, and some of these new flights go head-to-head with some big-name legacy carriers. Allegiant has a history of going toe-to-toe with other airlines in certain markets,…

Bilt Mastercard^® is one of the newest credit cards on the market as of a few months ago, and while it doesn’t have an annual fee, it actually provides a really great suite of benefits and points-earning opportunities (see terms…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Express’ Amex Offers program is a feature of all of its cards and offers unique discounts, rebates, and additional points-earning opportunities for purchases made through select merchants….

As part of its AAdvantage elite program offering, American currently has several elite choice reward levels, allowing select elite status tier customers to choose which benefits are most beneficial for them, as well additional benefits for surpassing the top elite…

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is one of World of Hyatt’s most aspirational properties. Located on Maui, Hawaii, the hotel is not only one of the most expensive on the island but also one of the most beautiful. With oceanfront…

Upgrades are one of the most coveted benefits of an airline’s frequent flyer program, and anytime an airline makes changes to that process it can cause quite a stir. Alaska Airlines has recently made 3 adjustments to its upgrade process…

Amtrak recently opened the Metropolitan Lounge at New York’s Moynihan Train Hall, an expansion of the loathed Penn Station that provides access to Amtrak and commuter rail services. The new lounge space features modern seating, gleaming restrooms, ticketing assistance, and…

One of the easiest ways to jump-start your progress to hotel elite status is by holding a hotel co-branded credit card. Many consumer and business credit cards come with a certain number of nights that post to your account annually,…

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and ASMALLWORLD have entered into a long-term strategic partnership, allowing GHA hotel guests to partake in experiences and events offered by ASMALLWORLD starting in mid-2022. What Is the Global Hotel Alliance? The Global Hotel Alliance is…

No one likes to fly in the back of the plane, but sometimes it’s unavoidable. And when you do fly in economy class, it’s important to understand that not every seat is created equal. There are indeed differences among the…

Who wouldn’t love a free cruise? Thanks to a status match offer from Carnival Cruise Line, you could receive a free cruise once you do some very simple legwork upfront. Carnival Players Club Fun Match Program If you upload proof…

While American Airlines is famous for removing inflight entertainment systems, the airline has recently announced a new system that will be installed on select aircraft. New High-definition Systems From Thales On aircraft designed for use on long-haul routes, inflight entertainment…

For American Airlines and Oneworld flyers flying out of New York City’s closest airport, LaGuardia, there’s a new Admirals Club that’s opened just recently that you’re going to love. Why the New Club? American formerly occupied Concourse D out of…

Qantas is launching an exciting new route in the summer of 2022 — a nonstop route from Perth (PER) in Australia to Rome (FCO) in Italy! This flight will be one of the longest flights in the Qantas network and…

Virgin Australia has cut ties with longtime partner Delta Air Lines and will now partner with United Airlines, the U.S.-based carrier that offers the most service to and from Australia. New Codeshare Partnership United and Virgin Australia will be codesharing…

Delta is launching a seasonal June to October route from New York (JFK) to Stockholm (ARN) in Sweden in 2022, just in time for what’s expected to be a busy tourist season. Flight Times The flight to Stockholm is a…

As part of a brand expansion, Marriott will be debuting 30 new luxury hotels to various brand portfolios over the next few years — a welcome addition for folks who prefer to stay in higher-end properties in major cities. Exciting…