Waldorf Astoria New York reopens: Here’s our first look

The Waldorf Astoria New York is a hotel that changed the history of hotels. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the famed property, from its original inception in the late 19th century to the modern, towering icon gracefully sitting between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue today. TANNER SAUNDERS/THE POINTS GUY This property,…

Marriott’s Lake Como Edition is accepting reservations

Marriott’s newest property — previously the Britannia Excelsior Hotel — has been fully renovated and rebranded as the Lake Como Edition. After making our list of 2025’s most exciting hotel openings, the luxury hotel was originally slated to open this past spring. It is now scheduled to open its doors in the fall, and it’s…

Alaska, Hawaiian swap in Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Seattle-Tokyo route

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are making a big change on their flights between Seattle and Tokyo. Starting in January, it’ll be Hawaiian’s beautiful new Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating the route between Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Narita Airport (NRT). For travelers flying between the two cities, it’s a significant upgrade from Hawaiian’s older…

Frontier Airlines unveils 3-city, 15-route expansion

This fall, Frontier Airlines will fly to two new cities, and make its return to a third. Starting in October, the budget carrier will launch nonstop service from Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Virginia and Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) in Texas. Plus, the Denver-based airline will return to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time…

Passengers at DFW can skip bag, security recheck after London flights

Travelers flying from London to America’s second-busiest airport can now save tons of time before catching a connecting flight. American Airlines on Tuesday announced the start of the long-awaited “one-stop” security setup at its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) home base. As part of the trial setup, DFW-bound passengers from London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR)…

Amex points vs. Chase points: Which is the best currency?

American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock high-value redemptions at aspirational destinations. Both programs offer a range of valuable travel rewards credit cards and redemption options, including transferring points to airline and hotel partners and booking…