The European Union has just finalized some new regulations that will impact airline passengers. In a separate post, I covered how we’re going to see positive reforms to Europe’s (already) generous flight delay compensation scheme. That came as a surprise, since the belief was that the policies were going to...

The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies in the world when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. This policy is known as EC261 (often referred to as EU261), and it entitles consumers to compensation in...

London is one of the most premium hotel markets in the world, though it’s a city that has surprisingly few luxury points hotel options. That’s slowly changing, though we’re having to be really patient, given constant construction delays.

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While I was seated in the economy class cabin aboard an airplane during the boarding process for a flight, a passenger attempted to trade his middle seat with a woman who was sitting in an aisle seat because of frequent lavatory use as the reason. That had me thinking about...

There are three different types of targeted Wyndham Amex Offers at the moment. We’ve already written about the one for luxury brands and the one for value brands; this post is about the offer for midscale brands. The Deal Spend $250+ on room rate & room charges at Wyndham midscale...

A new analysis of government data has revealed which US airports offer travelers the…

Back in May, I wrote about the new “Hilton Honors America Experiences,” powered by Hampton…

A coalition representing nearly 1,000 Marriott-affiliated hotels is urging Marriott International to make changes…

When stuck on a long line, a certain tribal instinct starts to kick in. People know where they are in the line, as well as exactly who’s in front of…

Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex, Discover It, US Bank Cash+, and Citi Dividend cards all have rotating quarterly categories that earn 5% back, and the new categories for Q3 2026 are now live. Below are the details of each card’s categories from July 1 to September 30, 2026, along with...

IHG will standardize its global minimum check-in age at 18, giving young travelers a clearer policy than Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt. Hotels may still face local law and franchise compliance issues, especially at casino properties, college-town hotels, and resorts worried about parties or alcohol rules.

A Groupon Amex Offer appeared a couple of weeks ago. We didn’t publish a post about it at the time, but it seemed worth a post now as I noticed the other night that Groupon sells MGM Resorts gift cards. That means you could save 20% on stays, meals, drinks,...

You already know the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is a solid option for travelers. After all, it has been among the most well-known and well-rounded travel rewards credit card for the past decade! But is it worth the $95 annual fee for you specifically, especially in light of the recent...

Wheelchair user Samanta Bullock says British Airways denied her boarding on a New York–London flight because she was traveling alone and might need help reaching the lavatory. She says American Airlines asked a similar question but still let her fly, while BA appears to have confused required aisle-chair assistance with...

Two weeks ago, Boston became the first airport in the United States to let some travelers clear TSA security before they even arrived at the airport. The pilot program, which…