European airlines: Some vacationers are avoiding the US

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter is emphatic about the state of the transatlantic travel market: Business is good and continues to grow. “We don’t see any impact on the booking situation right now,” he said at an event celebrating the Frankfurt-based carrier’s new Allegris first-class cabin in Munich on Wednesday. Fly a few hundred miles south…

Hyatt members can earn 3x points with this new vacation rental promotion

March 19, 2025 • 2 min read Hyatt members can earn 3x points with this new vacation rental promotion 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…

Why you should apply for the Hilton Honors Amex Card

The entry-level Hilton Honors American Express Card can be a surprisingly great addition to anyone’s wallet, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a complete newbie. Even if you don’t frequently stay at Hilton properties, this no-annual-fee card (see rates and fees) can help you rack up bonus points on your everyday purchases. Then, you can…

The best airline if you don’t want to pay to check a bag

Which U.S. airline has the most customer-friendly bag policies? For years, it’s been an easy question to answer: Southwest Airlines, with two free bags for every traveler on every fare. But that’s set to change May 28, when the Dallas-based carrier begins charging most customers for checked baggage, all but ending a customer-friendly policy that…

Delta SkyMiles removes surcharges for redemptions from Europe to the US

Delta’s SkyMiles loyalty program has made a small but potentially valuable change to its redemption pricing: carrier-imposed surcharges on Delta-operated flights commencing in Europe to the United States are no longer payable. This means that while the miles required may still be high, the cash payment required on these flights is now lower. Dan’s Deals…

Instagram star Captain Kate just announced her next cruise ship – and you’ll never guess what it is

Captain Kate McCue, the first woman from the United States to take the helm of a cruise ship, will soon become the first person to captain a Four Seasons yacht. Following her recent departure from Celebrity Cruises, where she worked for more than 20 years, McCue — who gained social media fame with reels highlighting…

BillPay by Bilt: New payment platform paves way for more rewards

The Bilt Rewards program is preparing to launch a new rent payment platform, BillPay by Bilt, designed to enhance security for members who don’t live at Bilt partner properties. For current Bilt members, this is a relatively small update that requires little or no change on your part. But for homeowners, this is a major…