American Airlines plans new lounge in Austin, Texas

American Airlines is bringing a new lounge to the capital of Texas — complete with a new feature the airline has never offered in one of its clubs. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Tuesday announced plans to build a brand-new Admirals Club at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Construction is expected to begin later this year….

Brazil’s Gol Airlines will begin New York flights in July

New Yorkers have a new way to fly to Brazil this summer. Brazilian carrier Gol Airlines will launch its first-ever nonstop service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Rio de Janeiro’s Galeao International Airport (GIG) on July 8, the airline said March 6. Flights will depart JFK on Mondays, Thursdays and…

Hilton is launching an AI tool to help plan trips — so we put it to the test

If you haven’t noticed, artificial intelligence is working its way into nearly every aspect of human life, from AI-powered drive-thrus at Taco Bell to AI models setting airline flight pricing. Now, Hilton is entering its AI era with the beta launch of Hilton AI Planner, “a generative AI–powered digital concierge that helps travelers explore the…

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited card review

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard credit card overview The Bank of America® Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card is a business-friendly option that earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase. If you qualify for the Bank of America Preferred Rewards® for Business program, you could earn up to 2.62%…

How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program remains a favorite in the loyalty world. In addition to its distance-based award charts (Air Canada and select partner charts operate dynamically), it offers several customer-friendly features, such as a low-priced stopover perk and minimal fees on award tickets. This can be especially useful when booking Star Alliance partner award…

The StandardX, Melbourne hotel review

Even before Hyatt acquired the Standard International hotel group — a collection of “lifestyle” hotels comprising a few different brands, including Bunkhouse Hotels and The Manner — in 2024, Standard had already announced plans to launch what it termed a “rebellious younger sibling” to The Standard brand dubbed StandardX. The point was to incorporate The…