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With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays around the corner, nonprofits and charitable organizations are readying themselves for “Giving Season” — one of the busiest times of year for charities in the U.S. The season kicks off with “Giving Tuesday”¹ and…

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Aeromexico has confirmed that starting July 1, 2024, it will begin operating daily flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina from Mexico City International Airport (MEX). This move is part of the airline’s ambitious expansion into the U.S….

A protracted, years-long battle to cap flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has taken an interesting turn. Dutch government authorities had planned to press forward with an “experimental” scheme limiting the number of flights, which would effectively stop smaller carriers…

If you are unfamiliar with Beond, the start-up carrier that claims to be the world’s first premium leisure airline, it is understandable. The airline is currently in its infancy stage and has only flown 1 flight from its base in Malé,…

Great (and long overdue) news for points and miles fans: You can now redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for flights on Qatar Airways. Although JetBlue and Qatar have had a codeshare agreement for many years, it wasn’t until this month that…

Unsurprisingly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects a record number of passengers to pass through its checkpoints this Thanksgiving season. With COVID-19 restrictions gone, travelers are out in full force getting back to visiting family and friends, and the next…

In a testament to the resilience of the U.S. airline industry, air travel has not only rebounded from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic¹ but has now surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels.² As eager travelers prepare to visit family and friends…

On January 1, 2024, Southwest Airlines points will be worth 4% less thanks to a change in the Rapid Rewards program. Overall, this change is fairly minor, though it still represents a devaluation in the program since it will now…

American Airlines is out with another international route expansion, serving Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. From Tulum to Tokyo, here’s what’s on the table with American Airlines in the new year. American Airlines Files New Service to Tokyo-Haneda American Airlines…

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Alaska Airlines is adding a new route to its map, with the carrier launching flights from Portland to Nashville starting on March 14, 2024. The new service will complement Alaska’s existing service out of Seattle and will offer another way…

The Infatuation, Chase’s answer to American Express’s Resy, will host its second EEEEEATSCON foodie festival for the first time in Miami early next year. And if you’re a Chase Sapphire Reserve^® cardholder, you can look forward to exclusive offerings at…

Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton will be the chain’s first property in the sovereign city-state of Monaco. Here’s what you need to know. Hilton’s Debut in Monaco Columbus Hotel Monte-Carlo, Curio Collection by Hilton will have 181 guest…

IHG has opened its first Hotel Indigo property in Sydney — and it’s incredibly affordable using points. Here’s what to know! First Hotel Indigo Property in Sydney Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point has 105 rooms, some offering private balconies or…

Marriott is pushing to open more of its premium EDITION hotels, and the latest opening the Singapore EDITION is the first in Southeast Asia. Here’s what you need to know about this swanky property on Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road. The…

United MileagePlus has shared some changes it’s making to its MileagePlus elite status program for 2024. If reading that instills fear in you after living through Delta’s SkyMiles saga, fear not, because these changes are largely positive. Let’s dig into…

The Grand Hyatt brand will debut in Utah with the opening of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, scheduled to open in late 2024. Let’s take a look at this upcoming property. Located in the Heart of Deer Valley The Grand…

United Airlines is bolstering its route map in Florida and plans to increase its schedule by nearly 20% compared to last winter. Here’s what you need to know. Largest Florida Expansion for United United will add nonstop service from Key…

Marriott is bringing its high-end Luxury Collection brand to the Greek island of Patmos next year. Here’s what you need to know about this upcoming resort! Hotel Will Be the Only Luxury Resort on Patmos Island Patmos Aktis, a Luxury…