In 2025, American Airlines upped its game at the front end of the plane when it launched its luxe new Flagship Suites. With sliding privacy doors, lie-flat beds and updated tech, this new business-class seat was the nicest American had ever offered. Pretty soon, a lot more travelers will get the chance to try it…

Moxy is going to the mountains. Marriott today announced that its latest Moxy location is now open in Niseko, the heart of Japan’s alpine ski region on the northern island of Hokkaido. The opening — one of the most anticipated points hotel debuts this year — is an interesting addition to Niseko’s otherwise upscale hotel…

I renewed my Ikon ski pass back in April before the first price increase. But now there’s a widely targeted Amex Offer that could have saved me $200 off my Ikon Pass. And although Ikon Pass prices are higher now, I would pay less in total after the Amex Offer than I did when I…

If you’re looking to redeem points and miles for airline travel and have a lap infant traveling with you, Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards program just made an incredibly generous policy update. For long-haul international Atmos Rewards redemptions, including those operated by partner airlines, lap infants will now only be charged government-mandated international taxes when the…

When I entered the points and miles world more than a decade ago, I was drawn to premium cabin travel. Business class, first class and even premium economy were experiences I hadn’t previously enjoyed. I’ve since splurged on memorable redemptions, from having a separate seat and bed in Singapore Airlines Suites Class to showering on…

As the Labor Day travel rush kicks off, airport security may look a little different for travelers at one of the biggest airports in the New York City area. This week, the Transportation Security Administration brought its new “e-gates” to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for the first time. It’s a new setup that allows…

Although I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Europe over the years, most of my experiences have been in western countries like Germany and the U.K. A recent solo trip to Lisbon was my first time setting foot on southern European soil, and I immediately understood the appeal. Portugal has a thriving food scene…

As a kid, I dreaded Labor Day because it marked the end of summer vacation and the return to school. Now, as a grown adult, I look forward to the first Monday in September for many reasons. At the top of the list is the imminent arrival of cooler temperatures after months of heat and…

Lounges are officially coming to Southwest Airlines. Construction is already underway on four locations, with outposts in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville expected to open late next year. And there are more on the way. More from TPG: When to buy holiday, spring break and summer flights for the best fares in 2026-27 “This is…

United Airlines is on a roll. The carrier just announced an exciting 13-route global expansion, is fresh off introducing all-new Polaris business class suites, is on the verge of adding a fancy plane to the lineup, has improvements coming to the economy cabin, and will soon add some of its biggest-ever lounges to the network….