Pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks — here’s how to maximize your purchase

It may still be the dog days of summer, but if you’re ready to dream about fall foliage and cooler weather — like this South Floridian — you’re in luck. Starbucks has brought back its renowned pumpkin spice latte and other fall delights, giving you the perfect reason to start thinking ahead to the next…

Chicago O’Hare to complete $12.5 billion expansion by 2035

Any traveler who has landed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) recently is aware that the airport is a massive construction site. Work is well underway on the airport’s delayed $12.5 billion “ORDNext” redevelopment program that includes a new Global Terminal and concourse on the site of Terminal 2, as well as two new linear…

United unveils 10 new destinations in major global expansion

United Airlines is going bigger than ever with its international route network in 2027. The Chicago-based carrier on Tuesday revealed its highly anticipated list of new destinations for next summer. If you’re a traveler looking for someplace novel and less touristy to explore, there’s a ton of new options to consider. United’s annual “route drop”…

JetBlue says all Mint flyers can now access its lounges

JetBlue is opening up its BlueHouse lounges to anyone flying business class. The airline said on Monday that passengers flying Mint on domestic routes can now access its lounges for free, reversing an earlier policy that restricted complimentary access to Mint passengers flying internationally, among other eligible guests. During a media preview of the airline’s…

Everything you need to know about Amex Pay with Points

American Express Membership Rewards points are among the most flexible rewards currencies available, with several ways to redeem them for travel and other purchases. One of the simplest options is Amex Pay with Points, which lets eligible cardholders use Membership Rewards points to cover eligible travel bookings through American Express Travel. Pay with Points can…

Airplane etiquette survey: Many Americans say passenger behavior is getting worse

Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It’s just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by TPG, on everything travel. If you’ve paid any attention to social media, you know passenger plane etiquette is…