Alaska Airlines finishing Boeing 737 retrofits, begins Starlink upgrades

If you haven’t stepped on an Alaska Airlines plane in awhile, chances are you’ll notice more premium seats next time you board. The Seattle-based carrier is nearing the finish line of a two-year push to retrofit its planes with more first-class and extra-legroom seats. It’s part of an effort to add 1.3 million higher-priced seats…

London’s Heathrow Airport ends carry-on liquids restrictions

Europe’s busiest airport is finally ditching one of the most cumbersome requirements at security checkpoints. London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Friday announced it officially scrapped its limits on carry-on liquids. That means you can now pass through Heathrow security with a full-size bottle of shampoo, water or sunscreen — and you don’t need to remove…

Current hotel elite status match and challenge offers guide

Hotel elite status can unlock valuable perks like free breakfast, room upgrades and late checkout, but earning it the traditional way often requires dozens of nights or significant spending. That’s where hotel status matches and challenges come in. These programs allow travelers to leverage existing loyalty status to fast-track elite benefits, sometimes with little to…

Delta just doubled the size of its Philly Sky Club

Philadelphia isn’t exactly prime Delta Air Lines territory. It’s a fortress hub for American Airlines, and Delta flies a pretty modest schedule from the airport — with flights to a handful of its own hubs. For that reason, you wouldn’t expect the airline to operate a sprawling, flagship-worthy airport lounge like the 34,000-square-foot behemoth of…

Chase Sapphire bonus eligibility changes: What to know

There’s good news for Chase Ultimate Rewards fans: Chase has (once again) updated bonus eligibility rules on its Sapphire cards. This time, more cardholders are likely to be eligible for another lucrative bonus than before. Starting January 22, you’ll be able to earn one bonus per Sapphire card, as long as you’ve never earned a…