Accessing an airport lounge can make traveling much more enjoyable by providing a quiet space to work, free Wi-Fi and complimentary food and drinks. Some lounges even provide top-tier amenities like showers, kids’ areas and quiet rooms. While access to airport lounges typically requires payment, several of the best rewards cards include airport lounge access…

Marriott announced the termination of its agreement and partnership with Sonder, a group of apartment-style accommodations and boutique hotels, in an unexpected press release published on Nov. 9, 2026. The press release stated that the licensing agreement between the two hotel companies “is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default.” This means that Sonder…

Like most travelers, I’d prefer to fly in business class or premium economy versus regular economy on long-haul flights. Although the buy-up to premium economy is often steep, whether paying with cash or redeeming miles, I’ve found a few cases recently where it was surprisingly affordable and well worth the extra money, points or miles….

From shaking up its West Coast hubs to charting a new path as a global airline, it’s a time of big change for Alaska Airlines. In just over a year since acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has debuted its new combined Atmos Rewards loyalty program and rolled out a premium credit card. It has…