Starting June 30, American Express Membership Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer their points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Currently, Amex points can be transferred to Etihad Guest miles at a 1:1 ratio and used to book Etihad Airways’ luxurious first-class Airbus A380 Apartment product, one of the most spacious and…

There’s a major hotel shake-up on Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip: The Mondrian Los Angeles is becoming a Curio Collection by Hilton property. Rumors had been flying around that a change was coming to The Mondrian Los Angeles, but it has now been confirmed. The hotel has joined Hilton Honors as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio…

American Express is doubling down on its lounge dominance. Already home to the largest issuer lounge network, Amex just announced two new outposts and a major expansion that will make its footprint even harder to beat. A new Centurion Lounge is coming to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2029, and a Sidecar by The…

For nearly a decade, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) was one of the easiest premium credit cards to recommend. Strong earning rates, valuable travel perks and access to the Chase Ultimate Rewards ecosystem made the card feel well worth its annual fee. But last year’s refresh changed that equation. Chase raised the…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition of the tournament in history, with 48 teams (up from 32 in previous years) and 104 matches spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in June and July. This gives soccer fans more options than ever to get a front-row view of the action —…