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Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Both personal IHG co-branded cards, the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card, have increased welcome bonus offers — but they’re ending…

The start-up low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will launch a new route to and from Charleston — but it’s not what you’re thinking. Here’s what you need to know! Breeze Adds Charleston, West Virginia to Route Map Breeze Airways announced on…

Hyatt is continuing its strategic luxury and all-inclusive brand growth in Mexico, aiming to augment its presence by 30% by 2025. That’s excellent news for Hyatt loyalists, who will see plenty of exciting new properties across Mexico starting later this…

Any skier or snowboarder knows that a trip to the slopes is much more than just showing up ready to shred. You have to have a full set of gear to have a successful trip, and if you’re not an…

A pair of European airlines have announced plans to start charging business class customers for choosing their seats in advance. Air France and KLM’s new policy — which is sure to be met with derision by premium passengers — will…

Airline: United Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 777-200 Flight #: UA 164 Route: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023 Duration: 12 hours and 27 minutes Cabin + Layout: Economy Class; 156 seats in…

Amtrak recently closed its Washington, D.C. Union Station Lounge for several weeks for refurbishment, and the lounge has reopened this week with some minor changes. This lounge has been one of Amtrak’s older lounges that has gone without refurbishment for…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Qantas is offering double points or status credits for bookings made by March 28, 2023. If you’re able to plan ahead and book your flights now, you’ll be…

The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, the second Ritz-Carlton hotel in Australia, has officially opened its doors. Described as “an oasis of elevated luxury in the heart of the metropolis,” the newest addition to the Ritz-Carlton brand aims to please. Here’s everything you…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Greek carrier Aegean Airlines is offering an attractive sale where you can save up to €100 (~$108 USD) on round-trip flights from Greece to all international destinations served by…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Citi cardholders, check your Citi Merchant Offers for $50 back on JetBlue Airways.  Citi has been on the slow slide of rolling out attractive travel Merchant Offers, but this…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Two of Chase’s most popular business credit cards, the Ink Business Cash^® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited^® Credit Card, have a lot to offer cardholders, and come…

IHG says it will develop 3 new hotels in Egypt from this year through 2026. Egypt is one of the Middle East’s fastest growing travel destinations, so it makes sense that IHG would choose to expand in the country. Let’s…

There’s no stopping Avelo Airlines as it approaches 2 years of service. The low-cost, regional-focused, start-up carrier has announced yet another new route — from Kalispell, Montana (FCA) to its base at Burbank, California (BUR). Better yet, service will begin…

A new IHG property is coming to Thailand later this decade. Let’s take a look! Pattaya Is Located Just an Hour’s Drive From Bangkok IHG announced on March 21 that it had signed an agreement for a Kimpton hotel in…

American Airlines is introducing an Enhance with Miles program that will offer elite status for a day as part of its relatively new Loyalty Points scheme. When you earn Loyalty Points at various levels, you’ll be given the opportunity to…

The ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of 3 new routes departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), in addition to resuming 2 routes that had been previously discontinued. In addition to these new services, Frontier Airlines plans on making…

Qantas is leveling up its dining game, including the introduction of caviar in first class. The new menus have already started on Qantas’ domestic flights, while the international menus will debut on March 29, 2023. Regardless, passengers will be able…

Within the American Airlines Admirals Club at London’s Heathrow Airport is a special International First Class Lounge section, reserved for select passengers. This lounge has been closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has finally reopened for…

Marriott Bonvoy is bringing the swanky Le Méridien brand Down Under in Melbourne. Here’s what you need to know! 235-Room Le Méridien Melbourne Now Open for Guests Marriott has debuted the Le Méridien brand in Australia for the first time, with…

Last year, Delta announced a partnership with the popular grocery service Instacart, where you could earn up to 1.5 SkyMiles for every $1 you spent. Starting April 1, 2023, the airline will reduce the earning potential to only 1x miles…