JetBlue winter sale: One-way fares starting at $39

It’s been a minute since we’ve promoted a JetBlue sale, but it should look familiar. One-way flights are now available for $39 across the JetBlue network — including select Caribbean and Central America destinations — until 11:59 p.m. on Halloween. This winter sale includes flights through mid-February but excludes holiday travel. Deal basics JETBLUE.COM Airline:…

Here are all the airline passenger rights you need to know

New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation just went into effect that will help passengers deal with delays and cancellations. While the rules don’t go as far as some consumer advocates would hope, they are small victories. As of Oct. 28, the latest rules are in place that will provide automatic refunds for passengers…

When does Disney World start decorating for Christmas?

Everyone has their own (sometimes strong) opinion on the appropriate time to celebrate the holiday season. Some people put their tree up as soon as the last trick-or-treater has gone home on Halloween night, while others staunchly oppose even listening to a Christmas song until after Thanksgiving. If you are planning a fall or winter…

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club dynamic pricing is live: Major takeaways from the program changes

The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program reinvention is now live. The biggest change in the program’s history is a new concept of dynamically priced redemptions for Virgin Atlantic-operated flights. Every seat on every Virgin Atlantic flight is now bookable with Virgin points, a significant departure from the previous model of strictly limited and capacity-controlled award…

Salt Hotels adds two New England properties to its growing boutique luxury line-up

Just when it seems like the major hotel conglomerates are gobbling up every cooler small brand they can find, independent-minded travelers can take solace: Cape Cod-based Salt Hotels is expanding on its own terms. The hotel collective, based in Provincetown, Massachusetts, has a North American presence with properties in Miami (Hotel Greystone), Cape Cod (the…

Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partners: Everything to know

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are the currency of most Chase-branded credit cards. You can earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points for everyday spending and then redeem them for a wide range of rewards. Despite increasing competition from American Express Membership Rewards points, Citi ThankYou Rewards points and Capital One miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points have maintained…

Here’s what you need to know about the new airline refund rules

As of Oct. 28, U.S. travelers are officially entitled to compensation from airlines for canceled or significantly delayed flights, per three new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The new rules were developed under the Biden administration and announced in April but are now fully in effect. Specifically, the final rules require airlines to…