Hilton is launching an AI tool to help plan trips — so we put it to the test

If you haven’t noticed, artificial intelligence is working its way into nearly every aspect of human life, from AI-powered drive-thrus at Taco Bell to AI models setting airline flight pricing. Now, Hilton is entering its AI era with the beta launch of Hilton AI Planner, “a generative AI–powered digital concierge that helps travelers explore the…

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited card review

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard credit card overview The Bank of America® Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card is a business-friendly option that earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase. If you qualify for the Bank of America Preferred Rewards® for Business program, you could earn up to 2.62%…

How to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program remains a favorite in the loyalty world. In addition to its distance-based award charts (Air Canada and select partner charts operate dynamically), it offers several customer-friendly features, such as a low-priced stopover perk and minimal fees on award tickets. This can be especially useful when booking Star Alliance partner award…

The StandardX, Melbourne hotel review

Even before Hyatt acquired the Standard International hotel group — a collection of “lifestyle” hotels comprising a few different brands, including Bunkhouse Hotels and The Manner — in 2024, Standard had already announced plans to launch what it termed a “rebellious younger sibling” to The Standard brand dubbed StandardX. The point was to incorporate The…

Harry Styles tour: Travel to NYC on points and miles in 2026

Harry Styles’ 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden is likely to bring droves of devoted fans and pop music aficionados to New York City from late August through October, since it’s the only U.S. stop on his upcoming “Together, Together” tour. If you were fortunate enough to grab a ticket (perhaps through Amex presale access)…

TSA delays boil over 3 weeks into partial government shutdown

Airport security wait times soared across the country on Sunday, three weeks into a partial government shutdown. From Houston to Atlanta, New Orleans and Charlotte, travelers ran into long backups at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints — as TSA staffing shortages led to long lines, delaying flights at some hubs and causing many more passengers to…