Cities across Europe are experiencing a historic heat wave, with triple-digit temperatures setting all-time records in countries like France, Denmark, the U.K. and more. Millions of Americans faced heat advisories in June, from Texas to the Pacific Northwest, and Europe’s heat wave is expected to move to the U.S. next. Extreme heat can make your…

American Express cardholders have a new way to redeem Membership Rewards points. Eligible cardholders can now use Membership Rewards points directly through Apple Pay when checking out online or in apps on an iPhone or iPad. The feature lets you apply points toward eligible purchases without leaving the Apple Pay checkout experience. Here’s what to…

An $890 price tag for two cards appears quite jarring. That’s the combined annual fee for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) Since they’re both Sapphire cards, it would be reasonable to assume there’s too much overlap to justify carrying both. But I’ll…

It’s really happening: the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is getting a third commercial airport. And from the start, it will be anchored by one of America’s newest budget airlines. Avelo Airlines on Tuesday announced it will be the first carrier to serve McKinney National Airport (DTX), which is expected to debut its new terminal and commercial…

American Airlines is opening a new lounge at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). But this one will be a little different. The carrier on Tuesday announced plans to open a grab-and-go outpost, named Provisions by Admirals Club, inside its Terminal 8 hub. The new facility is expected to open by the…

I’m the type of traveler who will plan an entire trip around great meals. I love experiencing destinations and cultures through their food, so whether I’m at home or on the road, dining out is one of my biggest expenses. Dining out has only gotten more expensive in recent years. Fortunately, several of the travel…

For weeks, I hoped the disappearance of long-haul Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs that began on June 1 was temporary. But about a month later, it still hasn’t returned — and it now appears to be the new reality. Granted, even before June 1, it was difficult to book Lufthansa First through partner…

American Airlines is bringing commercial service back to a tiny airport on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Over the weekend, American filed plans to launch nonstop service later this year from Naples, Florida. The move would give travelers in Southwest Florida an alternative airport to the region’s main hub, and mark the return of commercial service back…

Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the often sweltering end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it’s wintertime. Or, perhaps you’re looking to finally book that epic safari vacation to…

Earlier this month, Delta announced it would bring a second Delta One Lounge to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — making LAX the first airport where the airline would field two of its most exclusive clubs. On Monday, TPG got a sneak peek at the swanky new space awaiting travelers in the airport’s Terminal 2….