Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano revealed some details about the evolving economics of the Marriott Bonvoy program. While they’re probably necessary from the perspective of hotel owners, this is something that members should be worried about…

My United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Sao Paulo, Brazil on a 767-400 in Polaris Business Class was very restful…exactly what I needed after an early morning and long day. I’ll offer my first impressions of the flight here and a more detailed review (and also probably a video...

Most travelers don’t just board a plane and take whatever seat they’re given. Some always choose the window. Others refuse to sit anywhere but the aisle. (And yes…there are actually…

Capital One may be soon adding a $100 annual travel Credit to the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.

Airline change fees are mostly gone, which means fare drops after booking can now turn into real travel credits. Services like pAiback monitor paid tickets on American, United, Delta, and Alaska, automatically claim eligible price drops, and charge only when they secure savings — useful for travelers who do not...

IHG One Rewards members can earn up to a 100% bonus with the hotel program’s latest sale for buying points that runs until August 17, 2026. With this version of the 100% bonus offer you can buy up to 200,000 points and receive 400,000 in total with bonus which will...

There’s currently a good offer on SimplyMiles if you happen to live in the mid-Atlantic region as you can earn both 6X American Airlines AAdvantage miles and 6X Loyalty Points when paying with a linked card at Giant Food grocery stores. The Deal Earn 6X AAdvantage miles + 6X Loyalty...

Back in June, I wrote about Delta Air Lines’ plans to add a new…

The Middle East remains in turmoil, and many international carriers have abandoned plans to resume flights to the region as tensions between Iran and the United States show no sign of coming to a diplomatic (and peaceful) conclusion. Against that backdrop, however, Delta Air Lines is pushing ahead with plans...

American Express has a great referral system. You can refer people to almost any American Express credit card from most cards, and you can net some sweet referral bonuses as wel

Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh on October 23, 2026, marking its first direct service to Saudi Arabia and the first nonstop flight between the United States and Riyadh operated by a U.S. airline. The route is ambitious and strategically interesting, though I do wonder...

Alaska Airlines award flight sale that offers up to 50% off select award flights is back for booking fall travel! These offers are available for departures from the U.S. and Canada and are available for bookings made by August 8, 2026 Latest Global Getaways Sale features cities in the Americas,...

AARP’s travel booking portal (which is powered by Expedia) is offering a $75 gift card free when booking a 3+ night hotel stay. The Deal Book a 3+ night hotel stay through AARP/Expedia & get a $75 gift card free. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Book by August 31,...

Air India was privatized several years ago, in hopes of returning to its glory days, in terms of both customer service and profitability. Campbell Wilson was tapped as CEO when the airline was privatized, and while he has some accomplishments to show for his tenure, things are still very far...

Background I recently flew from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) in Flagship First on American Airlines’…

Bilt now lets holders of U.S. Qatar Airways credit cards earn 3 Avios per dollar on rent payments, up to 150,000 Avios per year, while paying Bilt’s 3% credit card processing fee. That can effectively mean buying Qatar Avios for about a penny each, while also generating card spend toward...

The Lowdown SkyWest wants a major lawsuit thrown out entirely — and its lawyers say one of the flight attendants at the center of the case deliberately destroyed evidence that could sink her own claim. In This Article What she allegedly deleted, and why SkyWest says it blows apart the...

Amanvari, the new $6,000-per-night Aman resort in Baja California Sur, canceled a hotel reviewer’s reservation at the last minute, denied him entry after he arrived, refused to let him speak with management, and then called the police. The property has yet to offer any public explanation, and its general manager...

A Hertz Citi Offer has returned on targeted cards that’s giving a $75 statement credit when spending $325 or more in a single transaction. The Deal Spend $325+ in a single transaction with Hertz & get $75 back as a statement credit with a targeted Citi Offer. Key Terms Expires...

It’s amazing how big the scam industry is of preying on people who accidentally dial the wrong phone number when trying to reach airline customer service. This latest incident isn’t the first or last time we’ll see something like this, and it’s a good reminder to always make sure you...

Delta is expected to announce new Austin service on August 13, and the long-rumored Austin–Paris nonstop for summer 2027 appears increasingly likely. The route would fit Delta’s broader Austin strategy: build long-haul service, add major lounge capacity, grow into the airport’s second-largest carrier, and use a lucrative expansion market to...

Atmos Rewards—the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines—has launched its latest Global Getaways promotion. This is an award sale that offers up to 50% off flights to select destinations on partner airlines, but you have to book within the next few days. The Deal Get discounts on award...

I cover a lot of odd interactions involving air traffic control, since I find this stuff to be fascinating. Well, I have to say, this must be one of the strangest I’ve seen in a long time. Not in terms of how close of a call it was, but instead,...