Travelers who run into a flight delay or cancellation will not automatically be owed financial compensation, after a decision made this week by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a proposed rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers $200 or more for major flight disruptions for problems like maintenance or…

If you’re a parent with young children who’s been eyeing a first-class award redemption for your family using Emirates Skywards miles, it’s time to rethink your plans. Emirates has quietly added a new family-unfriendly policy banning children ages 8 and younger from booking first-class seats with Emirates Skywards miles or using miles to upgrade from…

I love the points and miles game — I even have a sock drawer full of credit cards to prove it. You might, however, be surprised to discover that many of them don’t earn points and miles. That’s because I’m also a big fan of cash back. My credit card strategy features a healthy mix…

After a $100,000 million redesign, the W New York — Union Square is back in business, baby. To complete the gargantuan remodel, W Hotels tapped the Rockwell Group (the team that originally designed the property when it opened in 2001) to breathe new life into the 1911 beaux arts building that houses 256 rooms. MARRIOTT…

In Las Vegas, hotels and resorts are very much the stars of the show. There are more than 150,000 rooms in town — not to mention some of the most over-the-top hotel suites you can imagine. Whether you want a central location on the Las Vegas Strip, easy access to some of the best things…