On Aug. 12, 2026, a rare total solar eclipse will enchant travelers across such diverse landscapes as sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches, the rolling hills of Spanish wine country and the Arctic wilderness. During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking its light. Only the sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona)…

I will almost certainly have Platinum Pro status in American Airlines’ AAdvantage program in 2026. My account just doesn’t show it yet. I’m not alone. At the start of March, many American Airlines flyers who qualify for status at the last minute via credit card spending typically have to wait a little longer to get…

If you’ve ever wished for a high-end airport lounge designed to pop into for just a few minutes before your next flight — complete with elevated food and beverage options you’d actually enjoy — then American Express has an all-new concept for you. Meet Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, the brand-new lounge from American Express,…

Flights across the Middle East remained largely on hold Tuesday following a weekend of massive disruptions across the Persian Gulf after the U.S. and Israel began an air assault against Iran, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes. Dubai-based airline Emirates and Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways both said they would begin limited cargo and repatriation flights…

When it comes to big airports in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Delta Air Lines is most closely associated with Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), where it operates a major hub. But the airline just made a significant investment at another large western airport — and it’s not in Utah. Delta on Tuesday…

A year after a deadly collision in the sky above Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, a new TPG/YouGov survey finds that even though a majority of U.S. air travelers think airline travel is generally safe, a whopping 74% admit to being not very, somewhat or very nervous when flying. Within that breakdown, 46% of…

Looking for an activity-packed resort vacation in the Caribbean that won’t break your budget? We have a new top pick for you: a cruise on MSC World America. The massive, Miami-based vessel, which TPG just named the best new cruise ship of the year, is — in our opinion, at least — the new perfect…

If you are passing through Terminal D at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), there’s a new lounge (or two) — including one that’s the first of its kind in the U.S. — worth checking out. And, because we love an excuse to enjoy a new airport lounge, TPG just got a first look at…

If you’re an American Airlines loyalist, it’s that semi-deflating time of the year when your sum of Loyalty Points flips back to zero. American’s elite status clock resets on March 1, which means you have from now until Feb. 28, 2027, to earn AAdvantage elite status for next year. However, the carrier is offering a…

There’s been a lot of news for Bilt Rewards members (like me) to wrap our heads around. To put it simply, the program I’ve been using for easy rent points since 2023 no longer exists in the form I knew. But that doesn’t mean I’m abandoning Bilt Points, my favorite rewards currency on the market….