The integration of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has officially commenced, and with it comes some serious changes to how the two carriers have historically operated. It starts with combining and expanding the two networks, which will soon see Seattle turned into an international gateway, among other changes. The merger will also bring about some…

  Perhaps one of the unique cities in the world, New Orleans is filled with its diverse culture, blues and Jazz, culturally rich cuisine, and diversity of cultures all around the world. In 2005, the city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, flooding the infamous ninth ward, leaving residents homeless, and wreaking havoc on the community….

‘Tis the season for status — at least, at Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Thanks to the program’s new promotion, Hertz elite members can choose up to two friends or family members to gift elite status to before the end of the year. All you have to do is fill out a form on Hertz’s website…

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its premium digs at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), where the carrier is set to open its third Delta One business-class lounge Wednesday. The airline offered a sneak peek Monday, and — of course — TPG was there for a look. Delta positions itself as America’s most premium…

Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is about to strengthen its European presence. The luxury hotel brand plans to add Hotel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to its network of ultraluxury hotels worldwide. Following the planned completion of the deal, the Hotel Lutetia will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia,…

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Avelo Airlines has no plans to slow its fast growth in Connecticut after the calendar flips to 2025. The Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier plans to add four new U.S. airports to its route map early next year, the airline announced Monday. Between February and May 2025, Avelo will launch service from two large hub airports, a…

Credit card issuers compete on many fronts, but one area that has been heating up the most is airport lounges. Chase is now in the game with facilities dubbed “Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club.” You’ll need the right credit card to get unlimited access to these lounges, which we detail in this guide. Currently,…

JetBlue Airways is working to return to profitability. The New York-based carrier’s latest move slashes eight high-profile routes amid a broader network shake-up, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The affected routes that will be cut are: Boston-San Jose, California Fort Lauderdale-Jacksonville, Florida New York-Austin New York-Houston New…

Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. When all-inclusive fares, gourmet dining, spacious suites with private balconies and attentive service are the hallmarks of every luxury cruise line, it’s tricky…