Southwest Airlines is getting set to completely overhaul its seating setup, with its first-ever assigned and extra-legroom seats officially launching next year. Even after the changes, though, passengers will still get an individual boarding number at check-in, the airline tells TPG. And, just as they do today, passengers will continue to line up at the…

When Andaz Mayakoba recently announced it would be closing for a yearlong renovation period starting in March, rumors started to fly that the hotel would be reflagged as an Alila property. Now, Hyatt has confirmed that the popular property in Mexico’s Rivera Maya area will, in fact, reopen at the end of the year as…

Across much of the U.S., skiers and riders enjoyed a snowy start to the 2024-25 ski season. But it was a false alarm for some parts of the country, leaving the true powder hounds patiently cruising groomers while waiting for the good stuff to fly. In northern New England, a strong start gave way to…

A visit to Universal Orlando to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is on most Potterheads’ travel wish lists. Here, fans don wizarding robes (even in the Florida heat), wave interactive wands to work magic spells and pretend that they are following in the footsteps of Hermione, Ron and Harry. They can also enjoy…

If Munich is on your must-visit list and you want to travel in style this summer, Lufthansa has some excellent business-class redemptions available right now on its biggest passenger jet. For the first time, the German airline is adding its Airbus A380 superjumbo jet, the world’s largest passenger plane, to regular service out of Denver…

It’s going to be an exciting year at Disneyland as the park prepares for its 70th anniversary celebration this spring. The celebration will see the Southern California theme park debut new entertainment offerings, including a new attraction with an audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney. For guests staying at one of Disneyland’s on-site hotels, the excitement…

When traveling, there are few things as frustrating as finding out you have a lengthy flight delay — especially when you don’t know whether to wait it out at the airport or completely change your plans. Whether there’s a minor delay or an unexpected rescheduling, tracking the aircraft scheduled to operate your route can provide…

United Airlines’ annual status match offer is back. The requirements are a little higher this year, but they’re still much easier to achieve than United’s standard criteria — making this an excellent opportunity to pursue Premier status. If you hold elite status with another airline, here’s how to turn that into United Premier status in…

American Airlines cannot catch a break from Boeing’s production woes. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will temporarily suspend three routes to Europe this summer and again push back the introduction of its new Flagship Suite business class as a result of the latest delivery delays plaguing the Boeing 787, an American spokesperson confirmed to TPG…

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