Choice Privileges has launched its latest promotion on purchased points. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. I generally recommend buying points only if you have a short term use in mind,...

A LATAM Boeing 777 reached a frightening 178 miles per hour, nose gear already lifting off the runway—then pilots suddenly slammed on the brakes, leaving tires shredded and brakes glowing red-hot. Here's the dramatic video, and why the crew made the risky decision to abort takeoff.

Does your world view or political news dissuade you from planning travel to a particular country? What's the right way to think about it?

When I say “tragedy,” I am absolutely being sarcastic. It appears–though it is too early to tell–that American Express has closed a well-known loophole allowing cardmembers to receive credit for the purchase of United Airlines “Travel Bank” credit. My response: you weren’t entitled to it in the first place, so...

Emirates is a fascinating airline. By many metrics, I’d argue it’s the word’s most successful airline, not just in the way that it turns a direct profit, but also in the way that it has put Dubai on the map, and has made it a global destination.

I hate it when I fly and the person in front of me reclines their seat. Hate. It.  (I doubt there’s anyone masochistic enough who says, “Yes, I love it when someone crushes my knees.) But it’s that passenger’s seat and their right to recline. I don’t have to like...

​tl;dr – A solid addition to Marriott’s Luxury Collection. ​I’m a fan of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, and recently,… The post Blue Grotto Dreams: Marriott Adds Luxury Collection Property in Capri appeared first on You Are Travel.

​tl;dr – The property quietly joined the Marriott portfolio in January. ​Last month, Marriott welcomed a second Luxury… The post Marriott Quietly Adds Another Luxury Collection Property in Singapore: Fraser’s House Now Open appeared first on You Are Travel.

​tl;dr – A reasonably solid accolade bestowed upon one of the luxury brand’s three ships. ​Recently, the Ritz-Carlton’s… The post A Ritz-Carlton Yacht Receives First-Ever Forbes Five-Star Rating for a Cruise Ship appeared first on You Are Travel.

Well, it’s nice to see some level of accountability for once, though I think he’ll be just fine (thanks to Todd for flagging this).

World of Hyatt has just launched a promotion on purchased points, which is the program’s first such offer of the year. World of Hyatt is a valuable points currency, and there’s definitely value to be had here for some, especially if you don’t have access to World of Hyatt points...

A British Airways passenger has revealed the clever way he managed to win compensation for a cancelled flight after the airline initially claimed that a tropical storm that had shuttered an airport was an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ that voided its liability. In the aftermath of Brexit, when the UK left the...

The ‘Face of Emirates’, who will be instantly recognized by tens of millions of passengers who have flown with the Dubai-based airline over the last eight months, has provided a rare inside glimpse into how she got cast to play a flight attendant in a flagship welcome video. Last June,...

Accor is a hotel program that’s often an afterthought for US-based travelers… and not without reason. Although it has over 5,700 properties worldwide and houses iconic brands such as Fairmont, Raffles, and Sofitel, it currently has fewer than 50 properties in the United States. The lack of a co-branded credit...

Below you’ll find my picks for the best current credit card offers, along with a dash of analysis. Background Our Best Credit Card Offers page always shows the best offers sorted overall and, within each card issuer by estimated first-year value. This is a great, unbiased way to compare credit...

Doctor of Credit has uncovered a cool little freebie for Visa Infinite cardholders: it is possible to register for Visa Infinite concierge and claim 2 free Regal Movie tickets & popcorn. With a number of popular Visa Infinite cards on the market, this is an offer that many readers can...

Will purchasing vehicles become impossible for many people — to the point where renting or leasing a vehicle becomes the norm in the future? I ask this question because someone I know who... The post Will Purchasing Vehicles Become Impossible For Many People? appeared first on The Gate.