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ANA to launch new Pokémon-themed livery on three of its aircraft.  In a bid to tap into both…

As the partial government shutdown lingers on, TSA officials are sounding the alarm, warning that an airport near you could face closure.

Marriott co-branded credit cards offer a variety of perks, and one of the perks available on some cards is an anniversary free night award. This can be hugely valuable, so in this post I’d like to go over all the details you need to be aware of when it comes...

Marriott co-branded credit cards offer a variety of perks, and one of the perks available on some cards is an anniversary free night award. This can be hugely valuable, so in this post I’d like to go over all the details you need to be aware of when it comes...

Plus size passengers' social media posts are going viral, as they accuse that Southwest Airlines is fat shaming them into buying extra seats.

United CEO Scott Kirby just made clear that any JetBlue deal will depend on JetBlue itself, even as United is confronting a sharp drop in government-related travel. Kirby said the airline is cutting flying and retiring planes early.

Santa Monica has long been a challenging destination for World of Hyatt® members looking…

The pilots of an Air Canada Embraer E175 seemingly didn’t understand taxiing instructions (or something), and that almost caused an EVA Air Boeing 777 to run into them at high speeds. Oy…

Remember when Uber first started and almost every driver would offer you a bottle of water, even before tipping was even possible? It seems like those days are long gone, but one New York City Uber driver appears to have moved in the opposite direction with a very impressive pair...

An Australian traveler has been charged with assaulting a TSA officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after he mistakenly thought the federal agent had stolen his carry-on bag and passport… It turned out, however, that the man had left his belongings at a restaurant. Given the TSA officer’s status...

If you're in the mood for wanderlust or a road trip or just learn about travel, here are 14 of the best travel books meant to inspire your next adventure

Traveling back to the United States sounds like it will be a lot of fun after reading about the long lines at security checkpoints in airports, the substantial increase in fuel prices, and the domino effect of the delays or cancellations of flights due to either weather or the war...

The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard typically offers a welcome bonus of 60,000 points after $4,000 in spend in your first 90 days. That bonus has been increased to 75,000 points after the same spend requirement, but it is a limited-time offer, only available until April 16th. The Offer & Key...

Southwest’s Companion Pass is still the best domestic perk: your companion flies for just taxes (from $5.60 each way), even on award tickets, as long as there’s an open seat. Last week my family used two passes on one trip. And right now you can get Companion Pass through Feb....

A new survey asked hotel staff what guests steal most often from hotel rooms. Some of the results aren’t surprising — but a few might be. In 2019, Wellness Heaven,…

I just took my first cruise in over 20 years, and I have to say, my expectations were exceeded! I hadn’t really considered taking cruises for a long time, but I’ve been fascinated by the recent trend of luxury hotel groups getting into the cruising industry (or at least licensing...

Update 3/17/26: The increased welcome offers for the IHG Premier and Traveler cards will be ending sometime tomorrow. If you’re interested, now’s the time. ~~~original post follows~~~ Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on the IHG Premier card to a whopping 175,000 IHG points, matching the best we’ve seen in...

Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as…