Alaska Airlines is betting big that the U.S. has room for a fourth true global airline to join power players American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The Seattle-based airline this week took its biggest step yet onto the global stage. Wednesday afternoon, Alaska’s first plane ever landed on the other side of the…

Another one of TPG’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 has opened, this time in Hungary’s beautiful capital city. The St. Regis Budapest, located within the striking, 20th-century Klotild Palace, is officially welcoming guests. A UNESCO-listed architectural site, the Neo-Baroque building has long been a landmark in Budapest; now it’s been revived as a luxury…

JetBlue is fresh off the opening of its first-ever airport lounge in New York, and has long said its second location would debut in Boston. The carrier is leaving little secret about where its third outpost will be. The airline this week doubled down on teasing Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as a likely future…

Flight-tracking apps have come a long way in just a few years, and some are now even better than airline apps at notifying you of delays and cancellations. These services can help you beat the crowd when it comes to getting rebooked in the case of long delays and cancellations. Sometimes, having information about your…

Earlier this year, Chase launched a brand-new premium Disney credit card with a limited-time welcome bonus worth up to $600 and perks designed specifically for those who regularly travel to Disney destinations. The Disney® Inspire Visa® Card (see rates and fees) has been well-received by many Disney regulars, including TPG staffer Gabrielle Bernardini, who saved…

New York City has welcomed another new Kimpton — and it’s the second to open this year alone. This time, though, it’s on the Big Apple’s glitzy Park Avenue. Named the Kimpton Ashbel New York — Park Avenue, the IHG One Rewards-participating property is a townhouse-inspired hotel set in a 1928 building near Grand Central…

With the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, there are now more ways than ever to visit this iconic Greek island on points. Amoh marks the third Marriott Bonvoy property on Rhodes and the debut of Marriott’s Luxury Collection on the island. The Luxury Collection has properties in other Greek destinations, including Athens,…

Well, here we go again … maybe. There is growing concern that the long airport security lines that plagued travelers in March could be back within the next few weeks. Transportation Security Administration officers are at risk of again going without pay by the middle of May, the Trump administration has warned. Last time that…

Hyatt Globalist status is among the best hotel elite statuses you can earn. Many travelers — myself included — would argue it is the absolute best and prioritize requalifying for Hyatt Globalist status each year. Hyatt Globalist status comes with many valuable perks, including waived resort fees, free parking on award nights, guaranteed 4 p.m….

If you’re a frequent cruiser, you’ll be excited to hear that Royal Caribbean has launched two new credit cards issued by Bank of America. The Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® credit card and Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit card have no annual fee and a $99 annual fee, respectively, making them affordable options for those…