Have you ever found the perfect airline redemption but come up short on the required points and miles, even after transferring credit card points? That was the situation I found myself in when trying to book an Emirates Skywards award recently, but I found a work-around that you might not expect. I ended up purchasing…

Two of the largest airlines in the U.S. now offer their cardholders lower award ticket prices. If you have a Delta Air Lines card eligible for the TakeOff 15 perk or a United Airlines card that unlocks lower redemption rates, you’re likely familiar with this. We’ve noticed airline programs working to keep consumers spending within…

Balancing travel and remote work will always be one of the biggest challenges on the road. When you’re a digital nomad, it’s always a struggle to balance sightseeing and also get your work done in a nice, quiet environment. No one wants to spend hours searching for a coffee shop or be in one that…

Lufthansa’s first Airbus A380 with the new business-class cabin is officially hitting the runway. The first upgraded superjumbo jet entered service on Thursday, departing Munich International Airport (MUC) for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as flight LH452. The plane, tail number D-AIMC, is scheduled to operate the return flight, LH453, on Thursday evening. According to…

If you don’t love hot weather, you may want to reconsider booking a trip to a typical European summer holiday destination this year. Last August was the third-warmest on record globally, trailing close behind August of 2023 and 2024. The continent experienced a June 2025 heatwave that caused some French schools to close, parts of…

After last summer’s record-breaking heat, many travelers are turning to cooler climates for this coming summer travel season. There’s no doubt that climate change is affecting seasonal weather patterns around the world, and the way we travel reflects that. While beach getaways and European sojourns tend to be the favorites from June through August, travelers…

As if the country’s signature blend of history, culture, cuisine and powder-soft beaches wasn’t enough, travelers now have another enticing reason to visit Greece. Conrad Athens The Ilisian — formerly the iconic Hilton Athens — has officially opened its (gorgeous) doors. CONRAD ATHENS, THE ILISIAN Conrad Athens The Ilisian is home to 278 guestrooms and…

It’s been a nerve-wracking few days for travelers with upcoming trips to Europe, including those planning to make the transatlantic trek for the upcoming summer travel season. Concerns over a growing shortage of jet fuel on the continent have raised fears about potential flight cancellations if things don’t improve. This week, European Union leaders said…

Lufthansa is shrinking its fleet to counter rapidly rising fuel prices. Gone are the airline’s 27 Mitsubishi CRJ900 regional jets operated by its Lufthansa CityLine regional affiliate. Lufthansa’s four remaining Airbus A340-600s, with their unique downstairs toilets, are next: Their retirement is set for the end of the summer season. And, at the same time,…