Southwest Airlines is already the top carrier in Austin, Texas — but now it’s doubling down. The airline on Thursday unveiled three new or returning routes that’ll launch this fall later this year from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flights include nonstop service to California Wine Country, as well as multiple cities in Tennessee. Southwest’s…

The time is finally here: Alila Mayakoba is now open along Mexico’s dreamy Riviera Maya. A points property we’ve been excited for since it was first announced last year, Alila Mayakoba is replacing what was previously a well-received Andaz resort. Last January, Hyatt said the Andaz would be closing for a yearlong renovation before announcing…

Frontier Airlines is making some big changes to its map this year in an effort to return to the black. The Denver-based discount airline has ended or will end service to 10 cities as it slows growth to around 10% annually through the end of the decade, a Frontier spokesperson confirmed. Frontier is exiting the…

Well, the day has come that I’ve officially earned points by paying my mortgage. And while the Bilt 2.0 rollout has absolutely had its twists and turns, I’m not going to lie, seeing Bilt Points post in my account was pretty dang exciting. BILT While Bilt 1.0 had millions of members paying rent and earning…

It’s one of the best times of the year, when we get to share our favorite things in travel. One of the most hotly contested categories is airport lounges and the battle of the premium credit cards as they all try to one-up each other in the lounge arms race. Our winner this year has…

Roses are red, violets are blue. At the airport around Valentine’s Day? Here’s what you can do. If you’re flying around Valentine’s Day, you’ll be able to find last-minute gifts (many of them prewrapped) in some airport shops, as well as love-themed meals and cocktails at various airport restaurants and bars. To spice things up,…

Sometimes you need to pack more than just what will fit in a carry-on bag. Luckily, if you need to check a bag, it’s possible that your airline status, ticket type or credit card may waive your checked bag fees. Still, dragging the bags you intend to check through the ticket lobby can be a…