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Delta Air Lines and Saudia, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have signed a codeshare agreement, bringing the 2 airlines even closer together. “Saudia’s growing Jeddah hub and extensive network bring Delta customers closer to greater access…

There’s a new luxury player in the Bangkok hotel scene. The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, is slated to open for guests in early January 2025. The Thai capital is already awash with luxury properties, so it’s a no-brainer that Marriott’s Ritz-Carlton brand…

The SkyTeam alliance has signed a deal with the Eurostar train network in Europe, marking its first non-airline partner. The tie-up should lead to greater connectivity throughout the continent and more seamless travel for SkyTeam flyers and rail travelers alike….

After a long, pandemic-induced slump, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific is expanding once again in North America, one of its most important markets globally. Starting next spring, the airline will offer nonstop flights between its base in Hong Kong and Dallas-Fort…

Scandinavian Airlines, also known as SAS, is a freshly minted member of the SkyTeam alliance after leaving its former home in the Star Alliance. The alliance move has been completed for a few weeks, and now the airline is tweaking…

After an extensive renovation and rebrand of the former Le Méridien Bora Bora, Marriott has opened the all-new Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa in French Polynesia. This development is great news for Marriott loyalists, who now have a great…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The Ink Business Preferred^® Credit Card issued by Chase is one of our favorite business cards on the market, thanks largely to its high-powered earning structure, wide range of…

Last year, Delta made sweeping changes to how travelers can earn Medallion status within its SkyMiles program. In the new normal, the only way to qualify for elite status with the airline is to earn certain amounts of Medallion Qualification…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has built a reputation for adding and removing routes to and from its network at a fairly rapid clip. While its “dartboard” approach to its network structure can be difficult to keep up with, we’re getting…

The venerable American Express^® Gold Card just got a significant refresh. Along with some new perks and tweaks to existing ones, the card now comes with a higher annual fee (rates & fees). So, is this higher annual fee still worth…

Several years ago, Amex unveiled a new iteration of the American Express^® Gold Card to much fanfare. The card launched with a heavy focus on rewarding cardmembers for foodies by awarding elevated Membership Rewards earnings on purchases made dining out and…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Utilizing transfer bonuses is a great way to extract even more value from your hard-earned points and miles. Right now, Citi ThankYou Rewards is offering an attractive 25% transfer…

I recently returned from a trip to Santa Barbara, California, where I visited with a group of people to attend a surprise engagement celebration. With the couple residing in Los Angeles and the majority of the guests coming in from…

Chase’s 5/24 rule was implemented several years ago and has since become a well-known quantity within the points and miles world. It’s not an official policy formally published by the issuer, but data collected over the years indicates its existence….

I recently returned from a quick trip to Orlando, Florida. While I was there, I stayed at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, one of the resorts within the sprawling Grande Lakes complex in suburban Orlando. I originally had my…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is celebrating 30 years of operations with a slew of special promotions. The latest is offering free carry-on baggage on select flights for a limited…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is in expansion mode. The airline has announced several new routes in the last few weeks and now has added another one: New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL). “We’re thrilled to announce this new service at…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. World of Hyatt has recently launched an exciting promotion through which guests can now earn double elite night credits for their stays — and a bonus of 1,000 World…

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has added a few new routes — and will increase service on some existing ones — to popular international destinations in advance of the winter travel season. Let’s take a look at this exciting development from…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Hilton Honors and Delta Air Lines are offering a promotion through which Hilton Honors members can earn extra rewards for flying with Delta this summer. Here’s a look at…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Wyndham Rewards is making a play to fuel your wanderlust this summer by offering the so-called “Ultimate Hotel Pass,” which will give a few lucky pass holders the ability…