It’s been a busy few weeks for the Emirates Skywards loyalty program, but it’s just announced perhaps the biggest change yet. As of Monday, May 12, 2025, Emirates will begin restricting first-class awards to its Platinum, Gold and Silver status members. We first saw this news on Loyalty Lobby. This is a major change that…

The American Express® Green Card, with valuable bonus categories and a strong collection of benefits, should be on your radar, especially with its moderate $150 annual fee. This card is great for those who spend a lot on travel and dining and want to earn American Express Membership Rewards points. Let’s dive in to see…

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville provided TPG with a complimentary one-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Whether you’re planning a trip to Asheville, North…

Another tech outage early Friday plagued the Federal Aviation Administration facility that governs airspace at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the agency said, causing air traffic control to lose radar and communications for about 90 seconds. It’s the latest in a string of ATC-related equipment and staffing problems that have snarled travel at Newark, one…

May 09, 2025 • 2 min read Hyatt limits number of award gifts members can receive The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews,…

Returning to the U.S. from a trip abroad and going through the customs process can be stressful and time-consuming on the best of days. But a recent rise in instances where travelers have been stopped for additional questioning or searches by border agents has many travelers understandably wondering about their rights and what they should…

Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you’re looking for your next travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are great options to consider. Both cards have their own transferable currency that they…

My husband and I recently planned a trip to the U.K. and Ireland on points and miles. We wanted to visit a friend in London for a few days, then hop over to Ireland and hike the Wicklow Mountains. Having a diversified rewards strategy was crucial in finding the best flights and lodging in our…

Everyone says a daily puzzle regimen will keep your mind sharp, but in my honest opinion, you can forget about Sudoku, the Rubik’s Cube and Wordle. The most challenging — and satisfying — brainteaser in the world is discovering a way to either earn or use points to book a hotel that is not actually…

New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America, where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has…