No more middle seat: A review of Emirates refurbished business class on the 777-300ER from Dubai to Brussels

Quick take: Emirates’ refurbished Boeing 777 business class represents a substantial upgrade for passengers, but the seat still lags behind the industry’s best. Pros: An enormous business-class lounge in Dubai with multiple food stations and a Champagne bar Lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, comfortable bedding and generously sized footwells A feeling of luxury and…

Why Super Bowl winners always say, ‘We’re going to Disney World!’

While each Super Bowl is unique, some things stay the same. Think: delicious snacks, top-tier commercials, musical halftime shows and … the players from the winning team saying that they are going to Disney right after the confetti drops. Putting the iconic “I’m going to Disney” commercial together in the minutes after the game ends…

How much value does IHG status provide when you book directly?

When IHG launched the IHG One Rewards loyalty program in 2022, it added a new elite status tier, refreshed elite earning rates on stays, added several new elite status perks and introduced the ability to earn Milestone Rewards starting at just 20 nights per calendar year. There’s plenty of value to be found in the…

New York gets first-ever nonstop flights to Puglia, Italy

Travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path have a new flight option to Italy’s Puglia region, an area known for its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, delectable food and historic medieval architecture. Neos, the airline owned by Italian travel company Alpitour, will launch what it says is the first-ever nonstop service between…