As American Airlines has moved to dynamic pricing for mileage awards, it’s been increasingly difficult to find really good award deals … especially on highly desirable routes like the U.S. to Europe in business class. If you are having trouble finding business-class awards on American or other Oneworld airlines, know that there are some routes that have more availability…
Halloween Horror Nights is one of the largest, scariest and most popular Halloween events in the country. The annual monster mash is held at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, so you can attend Halloween Horror Nights on either coast (or both, if you love HHN as much as I do). The event runs at both parks…
A huge shake-up could be in store for the world of points and miles. Sen. Richard Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois and the prominent author of the Credit Card Competition Act (a bill intended to curb swipe fees among credit card companies), introduced additional legislation on Thursday to foster more transparency in frequent flyer and cobranded credit card programs….
Aman is well known for its ultraluxury resorts and hotels found in some of the world’s favorite cities, like Tokyo and Venice, Italy, as well as destinations as close as Utah and as far as Phuket, Thailand. Now, Aman has planted its flag in the Maldives and is gearing up for an all-new island resort with an opening date…
Are you tired of having to recheck your bags and clear security again for your connection after arriving in the U.S. on an international flight? Relief may be on the way — at least for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration is laying the groundwork for a new program that will allow passengers flying from certain overseas cities to…
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. November can feel like the forgotten middle child of the holiday season. Halloween’s sugar rush is fading, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hasn’t quite started (at least not until Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 28 in the U.S. this year). But here’s the secret:…
The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees) is available with a welcome offer of 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months. This card is the mid-tier version of the Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card (see rates and fees), which comes with additional perks like a $50 annual statement credit for airfare purchases (with…
AAdvantage Aviator World Elite Silver Mastercard overview If you currently hold one of Barclays’ American Airlines cobranded cards, you may have heard about the AAdvantage® Aviator® World Elite Silver Mastercard®. Only available through a product change, the Aviator Silver card offers some solid benefits for its annual fee but may be hard to justify for those who don’t fly…
From #BookTok to celebrity book clubs to high-profile literary film adaptations, it’s safe to say that reading hasn’t been this cool in years. So it’s not a big surprise that our favorite nerdy pastime has also begun to seep into the world of nightlife. For years, bookshops have housed cozy cafes where you could while away the hours with…
Southwest Airlines’ new assigned seating model — complete with its first-ever extra legroom seats — is set for takeoff in early 2026. Meanwhile, big changes are in the works for Southwest’s Rapid Rewards loyalty program, including new benefits for A-List and A-List preferred elite status members and opportunities for international redemptions as the Dallas-based carrier prepares to launch partnerships…
