Taiwan’s Starlux eyes US East Coast with new long-range planes

Taiwanese premium airline Starlux Airlines is eyeing new U.S. destinations with the help of its latest long-haul plane. The carrier took delivery of its first of 18 Airbus A350-1000s on Tuesday with a promise of new flights to the East Coast of the U.S. and Europe. “The delivery of our first A350-1000 marks the beginning…

Wave Season deal: Up to $500 in instant savings on cruises

Wave Season, the booking period during the first quarter of each year when cruise lines offer some of their best discounts, is once again here — and Princess Cruises has a promotion that delivers significant savings for couples, families and groups of friends. With its 2026 Wave Season Come Aboard Sale, Princess is offering up…

American Airlines begins free inflight Wi-Fi launch this week

The days of paying $10, $20 or $30 for inflight internet on American Airlines flights are rapidly coming to an end. For months, the Fort Worth-based carrier had been pledging to end its on-board internet fees on most flights beginning in January. That shift begins in earnest on Tuesday, American announced. It’s a move that’s…

Hawaiian Airlines plans Oneworld debut, $600 million airport and plane upgrades

Hawaiian Airlines should be a member of the Oneworld alliance by late April, the carrier announced Monday. It’s a step that’s been in the works ever since Alaska Airlines’ parent company acquired the Honolulu-based carrier in 2024. The move would make Hawaiian, like Alaska, a full-fledged alliance partner of American Airlines and a dozen-plus other…

New South Korean airline adds fifth destination in US

South Korean airline Air Premia is coming to Washington, D.C. The carrier will begin service to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN) on April 24, according to IAD operator Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Flights will operate Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on a 320-seat Boeing 787-9. Air Premia describes itself as…

United CEO: ‘Surprises’ coming from the airline in 2026

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is hinting at some “surprises” to come from the carrier in 2026. There is a lot on tap from the Chicago-based airline this year. Its new, upgraded Polaris business class (which includes the first class-lite Polaris Studio seats) is set to debut. It will take delivery of its first long-range…

How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer at a 1:1 ratio, so you can redeem them for everything from the airline’s award-winning first-class suites to inexpensive flights on partners like United Airlines. Here, we’ll show you step-by-step how to transfer your Ultimate Rewards points to KrisFlyer and discuss some of the best ways…

Is a cruise right for you? Ask yourself these 7 questions

If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about taking a cruise for the first time. But you’re probably also wondering if a cruise is really right for you. You’ve landed in a precarious position — one where you might be unduly influenced by friends, family or even strangers who have thoughts on cruising that might…