TSA wait times hit 3 hours Monday as partial government shutdown drags on

Airport security wait times have soared at busy hubs across the country in recent days as the ongoing partial government shutdown surpassed three weeks this weekend. Transportation Security Administration queues improved somewhat on Monday after a chaotic weekend. But it was hardly a breeze for travelers departing on family vacations amid the spring break rush. Security lines snaked for…

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How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program remains a favorite in the loyalty world. In addition to its distance-based award charts (Air Canada and select partner charts operate dynamically), it offers several customer-friendly features, such as a low-priced stopover perk and minimal fees on award tickets. This can be especially useful when booking Star Alliance partner award flights. Plus, Aeroplan points…

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How to earn and redeem the Atmos Summit’s Global Companion Award

There are several reasons why the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card earned the coveted title of TPG’s favorite new personal credit card of 2025, and the Global Companion Award is a major one. Among the card’s suite of benefits, the companion award stands out for both its simplicity and its potential value. Used strategically, it can deliver…

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Never Mind the Eiffel Tower Views: These Are the Paris Hotels Worth Booking for the Design Alone

For most travelers, choosing a hotel in Paris comes down to location, price, and a handful of reviews. But there’s a growing segment of visitors who approach the question differently: people who treat the hotel room itself as part of the itinerary, who notice what they’re sitting on and whether the space around them has been genuinely thought through.

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X marks the spot: Staying at Hyatt’s artsy The StandardX, Melbourne

Even before Hyatt acquired the Standard International hotel group — a collection of “lifestyle” hotels comprising a few different brands, including Bunkhouse Hotels and The Manner — in 2024, Standard had already announced plans to launch what it termed a “rebellious younger sibling” to The Standard brand dubbed StandardX. The point was to incorporate The Standard’s much-loved cultural panache…

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How to save on New York City travel for Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ tour

Harry Styles’ 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is likely to bring droves of devoted fans and pop music aficionados to New York City from late August through October, since it’s the only U.S. stop on his upcoming “Together, Together” tour. If you were fortunate enough to grab a ticket (perhaps through Amex presale access) but live outside of…

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Capella Hotel Group appoints Roland Fasel as President

Luxury hospitality leader to oversee global portfolio expansion for Capella and Patina. Capella Hotel Group has appointed Roland Fasel as President effective 6 April 2026. This appointment brings a seasoned luxury hospitality executive with more than 30 years of international experience to chart the company’s ambitious growth across key global markets.

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