World of Hyatt members can now start earning and redeeming rewards at some Bunkhouse Hotels as the company continues to integrate the boutique brand in phases. As of Thursday, Hotel Saint Cecilia (a Category 7 hotel) and Hotel Saint Augustine (a Category 6 hotel) have been fully integrated into Hyatt’s
United Airlines Premier status is popular with many TPG readers, so it’s no surprise several TPG staffers are also striving for status in the United MileagePlus program this year. Whether you’re already working toward qualifying or requalifying for a United Premier status tier or considering whether doing so is right
Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a new automatic room upgrade system, which should provide a smoother check-in process and take some of the guesswork out of complimentary room upgrades for elite members. Here’s how the new process works and what it means for you. How Marriott room upgrades work MARRIOTT
Beleaguered Avelo Airlines will close its West Coast operation and exit 10 cities by December as it struggles financially. Citing the “current operating environment,” Avelo CEO Andrew Levy has notified staff members and customers that it will significantly shrink operations at its Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) base by Aug. 12,
Capital One offers a popular suite cards that earn valuable Capital One miles, which can be redeemed at a fixed value for travel. However, to truly maximize the value of these miles, you will want to utilize the issuer’s transfer partners. Capital One has an impressive roster of 15-plus transfer
If you’ve had your heart set on a sun-and-surf vacation, Alaska Airlines’ latest sale can help make it a reality for you and a friend. The carrier just dropped a buy-one, get-one-free promotion on nonstop flights to idyllic destinations in Hawaii like the Big Island, Kauai and Maui from several
While it’s been rumored for a few days, Delta Air Lines will officially commence service to Hong Kong next year. The airline announced Wednesday that it’ll start flying from its hub at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on June 6, 2026. Delta will deploy
Imagine walking through airport security with a full water or shampoo bottle you brought from home without getting stopped. After the Transportation Security Administration ended its unpopular and long-standing shoe-removal policy last week, travelers have rightly wondered: Could an end to the TSA’s limits on liquids be next? I’ve taken
The Platinum Card® from American Express is a top-tier premium travel rewards card with a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). At first glance, the annual fee can be intimidating, but the good news is that the plethora of lifestyle-oriented benefits helps cardholders justify keeping the Amex Platinum in
After months of economic jitters and concerns about travel demand, Delta Air Lines last week shared reason to be optimistic. The Atlanta-based carrier beat Wall Street expectations with its financial performance during the second quarter of 2025. But it’s not necessarily a bellwether for the rest of the travel sector
Hyatt Regency is getting its time under the lights with a new hotel opening on Broadway in the heart of New York City’s famous Theater District. The 795-room Hyatt Regency Times Square opened Tuesday following a multimillion-dollar transformation, according to the hotel group. In a celebration of its location, the
American Airlines is getting set to open a new grab-and-go lounge location at its busiest East Coast hub, a first-of-its-kind setup for the carrier. Later this summer, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier plans to open a new lounge concept called “Provisions by Admirals Club” along the A Concourse at Charlotte
