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Breeze Airways, the upstart low-cost carrier launched in 2021 by David Neeleman, has announced its full fleet transition to the passenger-friendly Airbus A220 by year’s end. In addition, the airline has ordered 10 more of this aircraft type. Here are…

In a major banking industry shakeup, Capital One announced that it would acquire Discover Financial Services. This announcement means that Capital One’s current volume in the credit card market will experience a significant boost. In addition, the acquisition will introduce…

Hyatt is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with a new resort opening in St. Lucia later this year. Here’s what you need to know. Hyatt’s Big Expansion in St. Lucia Cas En Bas Beach Resort will have 90 studio,…

Total solar eclipses don’t come around too often, especially over North America. This April, a solar eclipse will fall over the U.S., encompassing parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Delta Air Lines has announced a rare opportunity to watch the…

Winners Announced! We are excited to announce the Grand Prize winner for the Upgraded Points Disney Giveaway is Brittany Malone! With almost 8,000 entries, Brittany is the lucky reader who will now be able to take a dream vacation to…

Travelers love a good airport lounge, but waiting in line for them diminishes its value. The increased popularity of premium travel rewards credit cards has come at the expense of sometimes overcrowded lounges. Capital One is now making it easier…

Delta Air Lines is adding new routes to popular vacation destinations, including Hawaii and Miami, giving flyers even more options for accessing some of the country’s most sought-after spots. “Over the past decade, Delta has been dedicated to refining our…

It’s that time of year again when planning for spring break is in full swing. Spirit has recently announced they’ll add 4 new nonstop routes to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Beachgoers and sunbathers flock to Tampa and nearby Clearwater Beach during spring…

Avelo has announced the addition of 3 new routes to its East Coast network. The airline chose February 15, 2024 — exactly 1 year after it established a base at Raleigh-Durham (RDU) — as the day to unveil the new…

Beond, a Maldivian airline based in the capital of the Maldives, Malé, is taking its in-flight experience to new heights. It was announced on Thursday that select passengers will be able to use an Apple Vision Pro during their Beond…

Hilton has announced its second Tempo by Hilton location in the vibrant city of Nashville. Here’s what you need to know about Hilton’s newest hotel in the Music City! Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown — Details Tempo by Hilton Nashville…

Hyatt’s marquee luxury lifestyle brand, Thompson Hotels, continues to expand with the latest opening in Houston. It marks the fourth Thompson property to open in Texas. Here’s what you can expect from this 172-key hotel in the heart of Space…

Frontier Airlines is expanding its nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to 10 new destinations starting in May 2024. Frontier will now operate flights to 30 destinations from CLE thanks to the additional routes, resulting in a 38%…

Hyatt has been on a roll, expanding its footprint not only in Mexico and the Caribbean but worldwide, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Today, the brand announced that Breathless Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa will debut next…

Frontier Airlines announced a slew of new routes from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) scheduled to start in May, just in time for the summer. In total, Frontier is scheduled to offer 20 destinations from CVG. This will result in…

Some big news from American Express — the Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is now open for guests. At nearly 26,000 square feet, it is the largest Centurion Lounge in Amex’s network, nearly double that of the…

Alaska Airlines is doubling down on Portland (PDX) in the coming months by increasing the number of weekly departures to some destinations. The increase in flights further confirms the importance of Alaska in Portland as the largest carrier at the…

Virgin Atlantic’s current status match promotion allows certain U.S.-based frequent flyers to match their status to the U.K.-based carrier’s frequent flyer program, known as Flying Club. If you’re a top-tier American AAdvantage or United MileagePlus elite member, you can match…

Allegiant just announced that it would launch 10 new routes to 14 cities across the U.S. beginning in June. Here’s what you need to know about the new routes and how to book them! New Allegiant Routes Beginning in June…

Despite sharp increases in ticket prices since before the pandemic, 2023 marked a record year for U.S. air travel.¹ While there is some hope for relief² moving into 2024, airline prices remain high. To help travelers navigate this new normal,…

When you think of Orlando, the busiest tourist destination in the U.S., you don’t think of great beaches. Located in central Florida, a beach is one thing this destination lacked — until now. With the opening of the Crystal Lagoons…