The best ways to book Emirates first-class award tickets with points and miles

When you think about luxury flying experiences, there’s a good chance Emirates’ first class comes to mind. As a first-class passenger on one of its Airbus A380s, you can enjoy the famous inflight bar and shower. And if you find yourself on one of the new Boeing 777s, you’ll experience the newest first-class cabin with…

Memorial Day weekend travel outlook and travel tips to kick off summer travel

If you think Memorial Day weekend might be a busy one for travel, you’re right. More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel 50-plus miles over the long weekend, according to AAA. Before you pack a suitcase and hop in the car or take to the sky, here’s what to expect by the numbers….

Starlux Airlines to launch Taipei-Phoenix flights

Phoenix, or “Silicon Desert” as some in the tech industry have branded it, just landed its first nonstop flight to Asia on an airline that may come as a surprise. Starlux Airlines, Taiwan’s “luxury airline,” plans to connect Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) with Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan, beginning in…

Deal of the day: Nonstop lie-flat to Portugal this summer for 60,000 credit card points

We bring you new deals of the day as we find them, so check back soon for more. Availability for these deals changes regularly, so book now! If you’re craving a holiday in Europe this summer, you still have time to redeem your points and miles. While we usually recommend booking flights for popular travel…

FAA orders airlines to cut schedules at Newark as travel woes persist

The Federal Aviation Administration will limit flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), as travel woes at the busy New York area hub threaten to spill into the peak summer travel season. The FAA on Tuesday announced an interim order capping the number of hourly flights at 56 (28 takeoffs and 28 landings) between now…