The son of a top Iranian regime insider was filmed boarding a private jet to Ibiza with a Louis Vuitton bag, the latest display in a long-running social media parade of luxury cars, parties, and contempt for poorer Iranians - underscoring the Islamic Republic’s core hypocrisy: austerity, repression, and moral...

As today is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the theme for Earth Day 2026 today is “Our Power, Our Planet” — but even though they may not fit the theme, you can take some actions which may be related to travel that will help the environment throughout the year. Without further ado,...

If you’re flying Hawaiian Airlines on or after April 22, be prepared—things at the airport are going to look very different. Hawaiian Airlines just rolled out a major operational shift as part of its integration with Alaska Airlines, and these aren’t small tweaks. From how you check in to how...

Today's bonus offer highlight is another good one from Accor Hotels who are offering up to 3x ALL Rewards points for stays in Asia Pacific, Africa, Türkiye and more. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

There are a couple of new Air France/KLM Amex Offers out. These are both targeted, but both can save you up to 20% on your flight(s). The Deals There are a couple of Air France/KLM Amex Offers: Spend $1,250 in one or more purchases & get $250 back Spend $2,000...

An off-duty flight attendant flying as a passenger delayed an AirAsia flight for about 90 minutes after refusing to calm down, insisting crew speak Chinese, and forcing police to board the aircraft.

Premium credit cards are all the rage, but there’s one you might not have that’s absolutely worth considering.…

JetBlue is rolling out a revamped boarding process designed to simplify the experience for…

More Amex Offers are out today and if targeted you can save 20% on Air France and KLM flights. There are two version of these offer, one for a credit of $400 and the other for $250.

SkyTeam has officially opened its newest branded lounge at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and established…

The Trump administration is reportedly working on a deal to provide Spirit Airlines with up to $500 million in government-backed financing, in exchange for warrants that could give the U.S. government a significant ownership stake in the carrier. Folks, I’ve got one word to describe this: illegal. Trump Administration Nears...

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a single brand within the much larger International Hotel Group (IHG), which also includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, Regent, Six Senses, and more. IHG has a rewards and recognition program that spans all of these brands: IHG One Rewards. Confusingly, while...

What to do if your hotel room hasn't been cleaned when you walk into the room? I had a recent dirty room experience and solved it by ...

Chase has launched a limited time promotion for Sapphire Reserve cardholders that gets you more value for your points when booking select properties.

Capital One Shopping sent me an email yesterday with all kinds of targeted increased cashback rates for hotel and other lodging brands. The headline rate in the email was 24% cashback for Best Western which is an excellent return, but there was a different offer further down that caught my...

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines, a carrier that has already burned through bankruptcy, taxpayer aid, and private capital without finding a viable business model. If this goes through, it will not just hand public money to a failing airline — it will...

American Airlines is reportedly moving toward grading its flight attendants, which (as you might imagine) is not going over well with cabin crewmembers. American Airlines Will Start Scoring Flight Attendants American Airlines is rolling out a new internal system that will assign performance scores to flight attendants, based on a...

If you have plans to fly Japan Airlines (JAL) or All Nippon Airways (ANA), you should try to book before May 1, 2026. Both carriers are nearly doubling their international fuel surcharges.

As I’ve already written about, the new Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Terminal 3 is starting its phased opening, which is an exciting development for an otherwise drab airport. The first lounge in the new terminal has just been unveiled. Despite it being described as a ”flagship” facility, I wouldn’t get too...

JetBlue is once again offering double Tiles when booking hotel stays via its TrueBlue Travel portal. That means you’ll earn 2 Tiles for every $100 spent on hotel room rates, with a minimum spend required of $1,000 before taxes and fees. The Deal Earn 2X Tiles towards JetBlue Mosaic status...

Finnish Air Force cadets turned a routine training exercise into a juvenile aviation tradition, tracing at least four phalluses and two hearts in the sky near Jyväskylä. The flights reportedly stayed within their assigned training area and posed no danger, but the Air Force says the cadets still face disciplinary...

It’s obviously an incredibly challenging time for the airline industry across the board, given the impacts that high jet fuel prices are having on airline margins. It’s nearly impossible for even the world’s most profitable airlines to make money with jet fuel prices where they are, given the elasticity of...