Compensation can be difficult when airlines cancel flights due to weather, crew scheduling, maintenance or operational meltdowns. However, you’ll sometimes face steep fees when making changes or canceling your reservations. Fortunately, many airline loyalty programs — especially in the U.S. — waive these fees for award tickets, though policies still vary widely across global programs….

In Hollywood, Florida, right outside of Fort Lauderdale, The Diplomat resort has long been a staple for travelers. Dating back to the 1950s, the original hotel was a place to see and be seen in South Florida, and was eventually torn down and replaced by the current structure, a 36-floor tower. Now the massive resort…

If you’ve been considering opening a credit card, you’ve likely come across the term “welcome offer.” These bonuses can be one of the most valuable parts of a new card — sometimes worth hundreds of dollars in cash back, points or travel rewards. But they often come with specific requirements, timelines and rules that can…

In recent months, there haven’t been many positive developments surrounding airport security in the U.S. After all, it was only a few weeks ago that the partial government shutdown led to major backups at many of the nation’s busiest hubs. But we do have one piece of good news to share: One of the best…

A good beach vacation can be a lifesaver for families after a long school year. Parents can kick back, relax and catch rays while the kids play in the sand and surf. Certain places have all the sun and fun you could dream of, along with top-notch points resorts for families. Plan a trip to…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program will increase the cost of many partner redemption rates for bookings made from June 1. While devaluations are an unwelcome and unfortunate reality of earning points and miles, this price increase is relatively mild compared with recent ones announced by other programs. Aeroplan partner redemptions will remain a great deal,…

California’s wine country just got even better. Napa Valley’s first-ever downtown resort is open, and you can book it with Hilton Honors points. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton — formerly Embassy Suites by Hilton Napa Valley — is now open following a property-wide overhaul. The renovation encompassed guest rooms and suites,…

If you want to transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline, you may run into a pesky expense: the excise tax offset fee. This only applies to transferring your Membership Rewards points to domestic airlines. However, there are still methods to book domestic flights with your points without paying the fee. Here’s…

Was the golden age of air travel really that tasty? While meals served in today’s first and premium airline cabins can be quite fancy, they never seem as swanky as the meals featured in vintage photos from the “golden age” of air travel, when the prime rib was evidently sliced at your seat, and the…

Craig Stephenson had around 1.5 million United Airlines miles sitting in his MileagePlus account and was itching to use them. A longtime Premier 1K status member, he recently found himself scrolling through photos of the airline’s luxe new Polaris business-class suites. Before too long, he was perusing fares — and considering a spot on the…