American adds loyalty utility on South America’s JetSmart

American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty members have a new way to travel within South America. Travelers can now use points to book flights on Chilean discounter JetSmart via American’s website. This closes one of the last remaining gaps in the carriers’ partnership, where AAdvantage members could book JetSmart flights but only on the budget carrier’s website….

How to save money with the Alaska Airlines Companion Fare

Some of the most valuable perks on select airline credit cards are companion certificate benefits. Companion certificates allow you to bring a friend or family member along at a steep discount (or, in some cases, nearly free) when you book a qualifying ticket. If you’re looking to fly with Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines, two Atmos…

Nile river cruises: The ultimate guide to Egypt cruising and cruisetours

There are few rivers in the world as exciting to visit as the Nile — at least if you’re into ancient civilizations. The portion of the Nile that flows through Egypt is lined with the monumental remnants of what some consider the greatest ancient civilization of all time, ancient Egypt, which was at its height…

Accor’s Delano brand to open in NYC and London following Miami return

Ennismore, the lifestyle arm of Paris-based company Accor, is set to make waves with the Delano brand in the coming months in Miami, New York City and London. For starters, Delano is set to return to its original home when Delano Miami Beach reopens early next year. The art deco hotel in South Beach will…

Delta won’t use narrow-body planes for long flights to Europe

Delta Air Lines is bucking one of the trendiest new ways to get across the Atlantic Ocean. From American airline JetBlue to Spanish airline Iberia to Irish airline Aer Lingus, carriers are increasingly using smaller, single-aisle planes on flights between the U.S. and Europe. It’s a big departure from the large, twin-aisle jets you’d usually…