Alaska Airlines is bringing a new, elevated lounge experience to Portland International Airport (PDX) — in more ways than one. Perched one floor above ground level, the space overlooks the airport’s stunning departures hall, and it will easily become its nicest lounge when it officially opens on Thursday after more than two years of construction…

Unless you primarily commute via public transit, chances are you’ve recently stopped to gas up. Whether you spent a few dollars topping off your tank or paid triple digits for a fill-up, if you didn’t use a gas credit card, you missed out on rewards. My partner drives 76 miles round-trip to work every weekday,…

July marks the peak summer travel season in much of the Northern Hemisphere, where temperatures are sizzling and the days are long. Leisure trips are in full swing, whether you’re on a solo adventure to an iconic city or heading to the beach with family members in tow. But if contending with stifling heat and…

Ready or not, summer is here. And the year’s busiest rush at airports comes on the heels of an especially topsy-turvy stretch for air travel. In the last few months alone, we’ve seen mass security backups, skyrocketing airfare and the biggest collapse of a U.S. airline in decades. For passengers preparing to book a flight,…

United Airlines is giving travelers new ways to beat the cold this fall and winter. Flyers who live near New York City, Washington, D.C., and Houston will benefit from some new routes to warm-weather destinations. These flights are heading to Southern California, St. Croix, and Los Cabos and Chiapas, Mexico. Some of the routes will…

As gas prices keep rising, I enjoy saving money wherever I can, so I have more money for travel. If that sounds like you, too, then buckle up, because I’m going to walk you through how to use the Walmart+ gas discount at the pump and save 10 cents per gallon. Don’t worry, I already…

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a month away, all sorts of companies — from airlines to credit card issuers — is getting in on the action. And Uber is no exception. The rideshare and food delivery giant has launched new offerings during the tournament this summer. These features and discounts are geared…

There are few things that can elevate your travels more than relaxing in an airport lounge ahead of your flight. However, there are trade-offs when it comes to lounge access. For starters, getting in usually isn’t free. Guest policies can also vary, and some access methods limit the number of visits. And, of course, just…

For travelers, 2025 wasn’t exactly smooth sailing at airports. Across the country, flight cancellations climbed to the highest level in three years, as Mother Nature — and Congress — dealt airlines and passengers a one-two punch of travel woes. So far, 2026 has offered a bit of a headache of its own. Flight cancellations are…