Winter blast: Half of DFW flights canceled; Atlanta and Charlotte next in line

Another blast of winter weather is wreaking havoc on air travel. Two busy hubs in Texas have already been hit with disruptions, and they could spread to the South and mid-Atlantic by Friday as the nation’s latest storm heads east. As of 11 a.m. EST, more than 530 departures had been canceled at Dallas Fort…

Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Capital One Spark Miles: Should you get the personal or business card?

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is among the most popular travel rewards credit cards. But before applying, you might want to consider the Capital One Venture’s small-business counterpart — the Capital One Spark Miles for Business. Like the Venture Rewards, the Spark Miles for Business earns 2 miles per dollar on every purchase….

United to close lounge in Houston, but there’s good news

United Airlines is making some big changes to its premium experience at its Houston hub. Effective Jan. 15, the airline’s United Club in Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will close, the airline confirmed with TPG. The good news is that this closure is a harbinger of good things to come. The closure…

Round-trip flights to Europe for less than $500

In a week full of airline deals, TAP Air Portugal is offering travelers a New Year’s sale, with round-trip economy flights from major U.S. cities to Europe for less than $500. Flights are available to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Dublin, among other international destinations, from domestic cities like Boston, New York City, Miami…

Houses and villas at the Evermore Orlando Resort near Disney World now bookable with Hilton points

If you ever wanted to live out your vacation dreams in an up-to-11-bedroom house in Orlando right next to a crystal-blue lagoon that’s just minutes from Disney World using your Hilton Honors points, then this is your lucky day. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY The 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort is now officially part of the Hilton…

Raging wildfires force flight cancellations and closings of Los Angeles attractions

The wildfires burning a devastating path across the greater Los Angeles area are also impacting travelers going in and out of the area. A number of flights to and from southern California have been affected by the volatile conditions, although the vast majority of those cancellations and delays involve the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles…

World of Hyatt’s Find experiences: How to earn and burn Hyatt points

I recently had a chance to attend a five-course dinner at the Thompson Denver hotel, part of the Hyatt brand’s A Taste of Thompson: Chef Series. This is one of many activities available through Find, Hyatt’s experience platform, where World of Hyatt members can earn and burn points. Here’s everything you need to know about…