Now that Hilton points are worth far less than they once were, a reader emailed us this week to ask the following: With Hilton points now devalued to a 0.35 cents per point Reasonable Redemption Value, is it time to stop accumulating Hilton points altogether, and book all Hilton rooms...

A recent change to the airport security system has created a new problem for some travelers. If you're headed to the airport soon, find out how you can ...

The deaths of two guests at the Rancho Pescadero — The Unbound Collection by Hyatt luxury resort property in Baja California in Mexico due to carbon monoxide poisoning raised the question: should you travel with a carbon monoxide detector? The official full statement as of Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from Hyatt...

Most travelers know about TSA’s 3-1-1 liquids rule. But there are several exceptions that allow certain liquids, gels, and similar items to be much larger than 3.4 ounces in your…

Air France La Première may be the best airport lounge in the world, but almost nobody can access it. These are the lounges I’d actually build a trip around, from Qatar’s museum-like Al Safwa lounge and Cathay Pacific’s The Pier to Qantas First in Sydney, American Flagship First Dining, Capital...

Do you leave your bags and belongings unattended at airport lounges? Or do you always take them with you when you're going to get food, drinks or use the restroom?

In August 2025, we saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos Rewards Summit Visa InfiniteCredit Card, one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong.

I'm more of a club lover than loather. But I routinely find sensible reasons to skip airport lounges. Here are just a few.

Typically I like to make ”best of” lists, including about the world’s best business class seats, world’s best business class airlines, etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the world’s worst business class seats.

If you plan on traveling to the Galápagos Islands, this article contains what you need to know to visit the volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the Galápagos Islands is part of Galápagos National Park in Ecuador and contains many species of plants and animals that are generally not...

Embassy Suites guests were attacked with bear spray during a pool argument, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is closed after flooding, and British Airways faces a food-safety complaint over drinks stored on the cabin floor. Also: American’s LAX Terminal 4 concessions plan, a miserable tarmac delay that still did...

Earlier this month, I wrote about how Delta Air Lines is doubling down on…

Have you ever wondered what happens when airlines put pilots and flight attendants up in hotels overnight? One longtime reader asked us a question we’d never even considered: Do flight…

New applicants can now earn a bonus of 100,000 points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, plus a 50% flight discount code.

Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...

American Airlines has quietly improved more than many passengers realize, from new lounges and better coffee to free Wi-Fi, Starlink plans, better cabins, improved standby rules, a stronger app, and major airport investments. But the airline still needs a coherent premium vision, more widebody aircraft, better cabin maintenance, seatback screens,...

A few weeks ago I covered how Delta Air Lines revealed plans to open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX, making it the first airport where the airline will have two Delta One Lounges. This is interesting, as its clearly part of a broader growth strategy by the carrier...

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