If Chicago is home to the airline industry’s testiest turf war, this major East Coast hub is shaping up to be the main arena in America’s airport lounge battle. This past week, American Express announced Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will soon become the second location for its bougie, food-focused “Sidecar” lounge concept in 2027. The lounge should be…
United today announced a new tiered fare structure that will make it easier for customers to find the flight experience that best matches their preferences. United to introduce tiered fare categories, giving customers more options across every type of ticket. The airline will offer three fare options in premium cabins for long-haul international, transcontinental U.S. and select Hawaii flights:…
Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and…
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are expanding their flight offerings for summer 2026, responding specifically to the short-term shift and increase in demand in tourist and business air travel. This summer, Lufthansa therefore plans to offer two additional weekly flights from Frankfurt to Chennai, India, two weekly flights to Delhi, one additional flight to Hyderabad, and one additional…
On April 6, 1926, the first flights of the first “Luft Hansa” took off from Berlin. On Easter Monday, April 6, 2026 – exactly 100 years later – this special anniversary will be celebrated in multiple ways. On Monday morning, two long-haul aircraft will take off from Lufthansa’s hubs in Frankfurt and Munich bound for the capital. A Boeing…
UberJets, a leader in private jet charter technology and private jet booking innovation, is proud to announce the continued success of its advertising campaign behind home plate at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. Marking half a decade of on-field presence alongside MLB teams—including the Boston Red Sox during Spring Training and the New York Yankees—UberJets, powered by Virtual Hangar®,…
The Hilton Honors cards from American Express offer multiple benefits for travelers seeking additional perks with Hilton. These cards also come with generous welcome bonuses that can include large sums of Hilton Honors points or even free nights. Since welcome offers can vary, the timing of your application matters. Lucky for you, we’ve collected a history of welcome bonuses…
The World of Hyatt award chart is about to get much more complicated. This May, Hyatt’s three-tier award pricing system of Off-peak, Standard and Peak pricing is retiring. We’ll see a five-level model roll out in its place, with the following redemption zones: Lowest Low Moderate Upper Top While Hyatt is maintaining its eight hotel categories and separate award…
The airline is offering base, standard, and flexible fares for Polaris and Premium Plus customers on long-haul, transcontinental, and Hawaii flights.
If you love points and miles as much as we do at The Points Guy, you definitely need to know about one of our brand-new secret weapons — Substack! We’ve launched our very own Substack called Talking Points, where we can spill insider tips and tricks to help you travel better and cheaper. We’re even going to be hosting…
