Scandinavian Airlines has firmed up the timeline for its departure from the Star Alliance. SAS will leave the global airline alliance effective Aug. 31, the Stockholm-based carrier said Monday. The announcement came just over six months after the company reached a deal to link up with Air France-KLM, with the latter company providing the requisite…

We’ve seen several good fare sales to sun-drenched destinations recently. This new deal includes business-class fares on United Airlines to perennial vacation favorite Cancun, Mexico. If your travel budget allows for splurging on more comfortable seats with inflight extras like meals and drinks, this sale should be as appealing as Cancun’s immaculate beaches. There are…

As of February 2024, recreational weed is legal in 24 states; there are 38 states (plus Washington, D.C., and three territories) that allow marijuana possession for medical purposes, with 14 of those states limiting it to medical use only, per the Pew Research Center. Additionally, three states have marijuana legislation on the election docket this…

Qantas Frequent Flyer has announced a new option to redeem Qantas points for seats across its network. Named “Classic Plus Rewards,” this dynamically priced redemption tier expands the Frequent Flyer program as it now offers customers access to 20 million reward seats annually. This option is in addition to Qantas’ already existing “Classic Flight Rewards,”…

When I first entered the world of points and miles several years ago, I never thought a credit card could provide enough value to justify a high annual fee. The occasional $95 was no problem. But $550? Not a chance. I don’t care what you’re selling. Slowly my attitude changed. As I tallied up the…