AAdvantage Dining rewards program: Earn miles and Loyalty Points at restaurants

I’m always looking for more ways to earn American Airlines miles for award flights and Loyalty Points toward elite status. Luckily, American AAdvantage has a dining rewards program called AAdvantage Dining that lets you earn miles and Loyalty Points on eligible purchases at participating restaurants, bars and clubs. Here’s what you need to know about…

American Airlines unveils newest route from Los Angeles to Australia

American Airlines is planning to fly Down Under with a second route from its West Coast hub this winter. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service this December from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) in Australia. It’ll be the carrier’s second nonstop link to the…

What to expect at airports and TSA checkpoints as Real ID enforcement begins

It could be an interesting week at U.S. airport security checkpoints, as a rule that has been 20 years in the making takes effect. Starting Wednesday, May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing its long-delayed Real ID policy. To get through TSA checkpoints, travelers will need to have an approved driver’s license ­—…

Delta adds 5 routes but cuts 3 others in latest network expansion

Delta Air Lines is making another big play for New York, adding a slew of new routes from the Big Apple. The airline will add service from its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Memphis International Airport (MEM) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport…

Hawaii increases hotel tax to help cope with climate change

The state of Hawaii has increased its tax on accommodations, including for hotels and other short-term rentals, intending to use the revenue generated to address climate change. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaii will increase the state’s Transient Accommodation Tax from 10.25% to 11%, according to the governor’s office. Each county may also impose an extra…

Is the Sapphire Preferred now the premium Chase card to get?

Two of Chase’s most popular credit cards — the mid-tier Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and its premium sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) — are well-loved at TPG due to several factors including the former’s reasonable $95 annual fee, bonus-earning rates on travel and dining and valuable travel…