We’ve seen airlines respond to higher jet fuel prices with steeper fares and fuel surcharges. Now, a major U.S. carrier is adding another price hike to the mix: more expensive fees for checked bags. JetBlue plans to charge most flyers an extra $4 per bag going forward on quieter days at the airport. That’s a hike of just over…
If you’re an American Express Platinum Card® cardholder with a Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit, time is running out. Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, and now Amex is officially retiring the card’s Saks statement credit of up to $100 per calendar year (enrollment required). Here’s what current…
Is it an Alaska Airlines flight? Is it Hawaiian Airlines? That’s been a question on a lot of flyers’ minds since Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian back in 2024. All the more so if you’ve flown one of the combined airline’s intercontinental flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) or Incheon International Airport (ICN) in…
It wasn’t until our second day in Seville, Spain, that I really started to get a sense of the place — and remembered why I’ve always loved sailing with Azamara Cruises. Our local guide, Juan, had taken us to the rooftop of Setas de Sevilla, a massive modern structure offering stunning views across the Spanish city, and was pointing…
A huge 75,000-mile welcome bonus on Capital One’s Venture cards can unlock everything from lie-flat flights to Europe to hundreds of dollars in straightforward travel credits — but only if you understand how to maximize it. You can cover recent travel purchases at a rate of 1 cent per mile, making 75,000 miles worth $750 toward travel. However, the…
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back with a wide variety of deals, including plenty of travel items — from packing cubes to the hottest new tech devices. Whether you just need to replace your travel toiletry bottles or you’re ready to invest in a premium suitcase or high-quality headphones, this sale probably has something for you. Here are the…
Delta Air Lines already has free Wi-Fi on more than 1,000 of its airplanes. Now, the airline’s internet is set to get a lot faster in the coming years. The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced a new Wi-Fi partnership with Amazon Leo, the tech giant’s satellite service. Delta’s tie-up with Amazon will see the airline upgrade its inflight Wi-Fi…
Marriott just keeps growing: The company announced the 39th brand entering the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, this time focusing on luxury wellness experiences. The hotel company announced that it has entered a joint venture agreement to bring the European luxury wellness brand Lefay into its family of brands as “the first brand in Marriott’s portfolio dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness,”…
Italy’s ITA Airways is two steps closer to becoming a full member of the Lufthansa Group. Beginning April 1, the carrier will officially adopt the group’s Miles & More loyalty program as its own and join Star Alliance. Flyers can look forward to receiving all their Star Alliance benefits, including elite status perks like priority boarding and lounge access,…
Great news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) cardholders: You can now unlock a new hotel elite status benefit. Following last year’s announcement, eligible Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) cardholders who meet annual spending thresholds can now earn World of Hyatt Explorist status — Hyatt’s mid-tier elite status level…
