My flight got canceled because of the shutdown — here’s what I did to avoid getting stranded

Airlines have started canceling flights for the coming days as the Federal Aviation Administration has mandated a 10% reduction in flights operated in the U.S. due to what is now the longest-ever government shutdown and the resulting staffing challenges. In fact, there are already over 800 flights canceled today, several times the normal number. As…

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…