Two weeks ago, Delta CEO Ed Bastian was doing his latest victory lap, bragging to investors about “Delta's industry leadership” and being “the most reliable airline in the U.S.” Over ..read more

What would you do with 100,000 American Express Membership Rewards points? That's the question every small business owner should be asking themselves as Amex just rolled out a sweet new ..read more

Under Canvas – a renowned chain of glamping locations near many U.S. National Parks – has joined the World of Hyatt program, under the umbrella of Mr. and Mrs. Smith ..read more

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) One Rewards is a go-to program for many. They've got something for every traveler with a wide range of ..read more

The writing has been on the wall for months and last week we heard it directly from Amex's CEO: The popular *amex gold* is due for a facelift. We didn't have to wait long to see what it's in store.  Amex unveiled the details Thursday, and there's a lot to digest. The annual fee is increasing from $250 to $325 (see rates & fees) – though current cardholders won't pay that higher fee just yet. Meanwhile, Amex is tweaking some of the card's existing monthly credits while adding others, like up to $100 a year for dining at Resy-participating restaurants and a few bucks a month for Dunkin ..read more

Southwest Airlines will officially ditch its open-seating policy and begin allowing passengers to pick their seats in advance instead, the airline confirmed Thursday – part of a massive reinvention for the beloved yet beleaguered airline. Southwest said it will also begin installing extra legroom seats on its planes starting next year, likely for an extra fee. And, for the first time ever, they'll begin operating overnight redeye flights in early 2025 on select routes like Las Vegas (LAS) to Orlando (MCO) and Phoenix (PHX) to Baltimore (BWI). But doing away with its first-come, first-served se ..read more

As Delta canceled thousands of flights during an unprecedented meltdown that began late last week, travelers rushed to book pricey, last-minute tickets on other airlines that could actually get them where they needed to go. Lucky for them, Delta will foot the bill.  In a reversal, the airline confirmed Wednesday it will reimburse travelers who booked flights on other airlines as their Delta reservations fell apart. Previously, Delta had insisted for days it would not cover alternate flights on other carriers.  That's on top of all the other expenses Delta has already agreed to cover ..read more

Imagine paying almost $700 a year for a premium travel credit card to get into “exclusive” airport lounges … that feel anything but exclusive when you arrive, with lines of fellow cardholders out the door and virtually no space to sit once you make it inside. That's the reality for all too many travelers trying to visit American Express Centurion Lounges today. Long regarded as the pinnacle of airport lounges in the U.S. and even abroad, Amex's flagship lounges have lost their luster in the post-pandemic travel boom while lounges from competing banks close the gap. And it's a problem of Amex's ..read more

Most travelers who have ever spent hours crammed into the middle seat in the back of the plane have probably dreamt about flying first class someday.  Whether you've ever splurged on first class or not, you've probably heard all about the comfy seats, better food and service, and free drinks you get flying at the front of the plane. It's undoubtedly the best way to fly in the U.S., but compared to business and first class on long-haul international flights, the domestic first class experience can fall far short of luxury.  We recommend flying first class if you get the chance! But be ..read more

Delta Air Lines is entering its fifth day of flight delays and cancelations, leaving millions of customers stranded at airports nationwide and struggling to rebook flights.  Since Friday, the Atlanta-based airline has canceled over 5,000 flights and counting – more than all of 2018 and 2019 combined – and delayed tens of thousands more. Delta's problems started with a worldwide cybersecurity outage late last week that interrupted major airlines and other industries. But while other affected airlines have resumed normal operations, Delta is still struggling to catch up.  While the air ..read more