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Nothing ruins a summer travel day quite like a line of thunderstorms. And this week has been a rough go at U.S. airports, capped by a whopper of a storm system Monday that scuttled more than 2,000 flights and led to significant flash flooding, including at some New York City subway stations. Travelers aren’t out of the woods. At least 600 additional flights had already been preemptively canceled for Tuesday by 10 a.m. EDT, according to data from FlightAware. And, the Federal Aviation Administration warned travelers could face significant disruptions at 10 of the largest airports along the East Coast. Travel perks: Domestic lounges that are worth going out of your way for As for the rest of the week? I wish I had better news to share. “I think we will likely see a pretty high number of flight cancellations through the rest of the week,” AccuWeather senior meteorologist Adam Douty told TPG on Tuesday. The worst days ahead, Douty predicted, will be Thursday and Sunday — though it’s possible neither will see disruptions quite as significant as Monday’s. A silver lining, perhaps? That could mean more delays, cancellations and headaches for travelers with a summer trip or weekend

Not only is London a popular destination, but it’s also a great connecting point for other places in Europe and beyond. So, whether you want to visit London or use it as a connecting point, you may be curious how you can travel to London with points and miles. London has five airports, but the only ones with service to and from the U.S. are Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Now, let’s dive into how you can fly nonstop between the U.S. and London using your points and miles on a variety of airlines. Near the end of this guide, I’ll also discuss hotels in London you can book with points and some of the best travel rewards cards to have in your wallet while you’re in London. Book American Airlines award flights to London American Airlines flies to LHR from the following cities: Boston Charlotte Chicago Dallas Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami New York — John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Philadelphia Phoenix Raleigh, North Carolina You can book American Airlines flights through the American AAdvantage program, but you’ll find dynamic award rates. This can sometimes result in good rates, but will often result in extremely

Delta Air Lines refers to premium economy as Premium Select, and it’s a wonderful middle ground between first or business class and economy. Flying Delta premium economy internationally can mean the difference between arriving rested or exhausted, and it’s a splurge many Delta flyers are willing to make these days. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the differences between Delta’s economy, extra legroom economy and premium economy (Delta Comfort, Delta Main and Delta Premium Select). We’ll explain what you can expect to get in Delta premium economy cabins, what the seats are like, the service and the soft product (bedding and other amenities) and other important differences. What is premium economy on Delta Air Lines? Premium Select on a Delta Airlines A330. CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY Delta’s premium economy is a special cabin Delta calls Premium Select. Premium Select offers customers enhanced seating, amenities and service that serves as a bridge between coach and first or business class. The seats don’t lie flat, but they generally recline further than coach seats and come with more bells and whistles than the coach cabin offers. They are also much more roomy: The seats are very similar to what you would find

Twelve years since American Express opened its first-ever Centurion Lounge, the issuer has perhaps its biggest news yet for travelers. Amex is debuting an all-new lounge concept that will operate in tandem with its existing Centurion Lounges. Dubbed “Sidecar by the Centurion Lounge,” these new boutique-style outposts will be dedicated to the dining experience and offer travelers a faster, more intimate experience than existing Centurion Lounges. Furthermore, Amex is overhauling the dining experience at all of its domestic lounges — both its existing Centurion Lounges and upcoming Sidecar outposts — but more on that below. Though details are scant, Amex said that the Sidecar outposts will be designed to resemble a speakeasy. The issuer will add Sidecar locations to airports where it operates existing Centurion Lounges, meaning that this outpost could help alleviate overcrowding from existing Centurion Lounges. The focus in this space will be on grabbing a quick bite or drink in a premium space on the way to your flight. In keeping with this theme, access will be limited to within 90 minutes of your departing flight. The first Sidecar will open next year in Las Vegas, which is appropriate for Amex given that Vegas is also home