Amtrak’s new and long-awaited Acela shines in Northeast Corridor debut

After years of delays, the day is finally here: The fastest train in the U.S. is ready for its big debut. That’s Amtrak’s all-new next-generation Acela, which can (theoretically) travel at 160 mph. The trainsets, which will become a mainstay on tracks between Boston and Washington, D.C., were first delivered in 2020, but they’ve since…

United: Greenland service back after problems at Nuuk airport

United Airlines expects its Greenland flights to resume on Saturday after problems at the territory’s main airport led to a handful of flight cancellations across multiple airlines — and stranded dozens of passengers at the Arctic destination. Nuuk International Airport (GOH) in Greenland’s capital city temporarily halted all international flights on Wednesday amid concerns about…

The least expensive cards for airport lounge access

There’s nothing quite like airport lounge access. With the right credit card, you can escape from the general airport stress to a separate space to work, relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments while you wait for your flight. But typically, that access is reserved for those with the most premium cards, like The Platinum Card® from…

Delta adds flights from Boston to Madrid and Nice, France, for 2026

Delta Air Lines on Wednesday announced two new Europe routes out of Boston for summer 2026, doubling down on Beantown as competition over the city continues to heat up. The airline will begin flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) starting May 16 and to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport…

Here’s where you can see fall foliage across the US in 2025

Autumn officially begins Sept. 22, and deciduous forests across the U.S. will soon burst into shades of gold, orange and red. Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on location, altitude and weather. Leaves turn earlier in places with higher elevations and lower temperatures. The northernmost states and mountainous regions could peak…