Starlux debuts Seattle flights, its third US destination

Taiwan’s self-proclaimed “luxury” airline will touch down in its third U.S. gateway later this year. Starlux Airlines will commence flights to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) from its hub at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a thrice-weekly basis beginning Aug. 16. The Taipei-based carrier will deploy an Airbus A350-900, which features four first-class suites, 26…

United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more

In 2023, United massively devalued the MileagePlus program by increasing award rates by up to 122% without advance notice. MileagePlus also uses dynamic pricing (as opposed to award charts), giving the airline total flexibility to adjust award prices. However, the program can still be valuable to its members since United miles never expire, you can…

Book now: Fly to Puerto Rico from the Pacific Northwest from $311 round-trip

Puerto Rico is an island full of rich culture, vibrant nightlife and delicious food. Throw in the wonderful beaches, the fact that Americans can travel there without a passport and the fact that it’s not far from the mainland, and it’s easy to understand why it’s such a popular destination. Now American Airlines and United…