Will Shutdown cancellations affect Thanksgiving travel?

In less than three weeks, Americans will be brining turkeys, welcoming out-of-town guests and prepping their Black Friday shopping lists. But if things don’t change soon, millions could find themselves in the middle of a giant travel headache. On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration began restricting the number of flights airlines could operate, as the…

Hilton may be adding a new elite tier; lowering requirements

Among the four most popular hotel loyalty programs with TPG readers (World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and IHG One Rewards), the elite perks within the Hilton Honors program are the weakest. Part of this is surely because you can maintain top-tier Hilton Diamond status just by holding the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire…

Clear Plus expanding concierge airport service for members

The security screening company Clear is expanding its premium airport concierge service for its members, which could help travelers move through the airport even faster. The service has expanded to several new airports, including those in San Diego, Atlanta and Sacramento, among others. Clear Plus is a secure identity membership program currently available at 59…

Alaska’s Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge: The must-stay option on an Alaska cruisetour

Autumn starts early in Alaska’s interior. After watching the season’s first snow dust the peaks of Denali National Park from my window seat in a motorcoach last August, I disembarked and took a deep breath of brisk mountain air before entering the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge’s great room. A grand stone fireplace drew my gaze…