DFW plans overhaul of busiest, oldest terminal

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is planning a major face-lift for its busiest but most dated terminal. Last week, airport leaders joined forces with American Airlines on a ceremonial kickoff to a multibillion-dollar overhaul for DFW’s Terminal C. The project will see construction crews overhaul the facilities of the terminal over the next six…

How to earn 10 points per dollar on select dining reservations and takeout with Chase Sapphire

Foodies, take notice: Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can earn 10 points per dollar on dining purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards — including prepaid reservations, takeout, delivery, unique dining experiences and more. Here’s how this perk works and how you can take advantage when booking your next dining reservation. Earning 10 points per dollar on dining…

Delta cuts convenient daytime flights from New York to Paris

You’ll no longer be able to have breakfast in New York and dinner in Paris. That’s because Delta Air Lines has eliminated its eastbound transatlantic daytime flight between the two cities, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The daytime flight will end on Oct. 26, and then Delta…

Tipping on a cruise: What to know about cruise ship gratuities

How much to tip on a cruise is a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity charges…

Increased again: Preferred Hotels & Resorts now cost even more Choice points

If you want to redeem Choice points for your Preferred Hotels & Resorts stay, unfortunately, award rates are have increased again for many properties within the portfolio. In May 2024, you could redeem 25,000 to 55,000 Choice points per night for participating Preferred Hotels & Resorts stays. In June, award rates at many properties increased…

Current Southwest credit card sign-up offers with Chase

For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. There are elevated offers on the carrier’s two business cards — Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card. You can earn up to 120,000 bonus points by hitting the tiered…

Royal Caribbean to fix Alaska cruise infrastructure issue

Ah, scenic Juneau, Alaska — where the allure of lush forests, cascading waterfalls and majestic glaciers draws as many as 16,000 cruise passengers a day. The downside? The constant influx of visitors is putting a strain on local infrastructure. Royal Caribbean Group — which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — has…

New Zealand to hike tourism tax starting Oct. 1

Entering New Zealand is about to get more expensive. Starting next month, the country is set to nearly triple its tourism tax amid surging tourism, the government announced Tuesday. Beginning Oct. 1, tourists entering New Zealand from most countries, including the U.S., will have to pay a hiked International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy of…