Hilton workers go on strike at 2 major Boston hotels

Ongoing hotel strikes across the country are now impacting operations at two Hilton-affiliated properties in Boston. This time, the strikes are indefinite. Roughly 600 Boston hotel workers are now on strike at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport. The Park Plaza, one of the largest and most historic properties in…

Amex shutters Centurion Lounge spas to combat overcrowding

The American Express Centurion Lounge network will be a little less posh going forward. That’s because the issuer is shuttering all of the spas across its lounge network, a company spokesperson exclusively confirmed to TPG. When Amex first started opening lounges in 2013, the issuer paid special attention to amenities that would help attract cardmembers…

Oman Air rebrands premium cabin, says Oneworld membership delayed but on track

Oman Air hopes to finalize its membership in the global airline alliance, Oneworld, sometime in the second quarter of next year, CEO Con Korfiatis said. The timeline represents a multi-month delay to the years-long membership process for the Muscat, Oman-based carrier. Oman Air first unveiled plans to join Oneworld and its 13 member airlines in…

Disney Premier Visa Card review: Full details

Disney Premier Visa Card overview The Disney® Premier Visa® Card makes sense only for Disney superfans who don’t mind uber-limited redemption options and can make use of all the Disney-related perks. At $49 annually, the Premier offers more than the no-annual-fee Disney® Visa® Card but is still hamstrung by earning “Disney Rewards Dollars” instead of…

JetBlue ditches hot meals for cold in coach on transatlantic flights

JetBlue is ditching hot meals in coach on each of its transatlantic flights. The New York-based carrier quietly rolled out a new dining menu for its “core” cabin this fall. It included a key disclaimer at the top: “All items served chilled.” A quick look at the menus suggests JetBlue’s inflight economy meal service will…

Holiday airfare is rising: What to know if you haven’t booked your flights yet

It’s that time of the year. An autumn crispness hits the air, fall foliage starts to appear … and prices on holiday flights begin to rise. All things considered, 2024 has been a more consumer-friendly year when it comes to airfare. This summer, we saw flight deals and redemption options pop up at rates certainly…

Is it worth it to pay with a rewards credit card even if it incurs fees?

These days, you can pay for almost anything with a credit card. However, some merchants will charge an extra fee for that privilege, which is perfectly legal in most areas. That surcharge might be charged by your wedding venue, your landlord, the local corner market or even your utility company. So, let’s say you have…

Waldorf Astoria and Vignette Collection will open new luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi already has an incredible assortment of hotels, but a few hotel brands with major loyalty programs are making moves in this capital city. Both Hilton and IHG have announced exciting new projects in Abu Dhabi that will see a handful of hotels reflag. HILTON The first major change will see the Eastern Mangroves…