It’s been a nightmarish week for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). A combination of air traffic control equipment failures and staffing shortages have fueled mass flight delays, and led the airport’s biggest airline to cancel dozens of daily flights over the coming weeks. The problems could continue to plague passengers as the busy…

Being a points and miles enthusiast means I have a drawer full of credit cards. Choosing which cards to carry in my wallet can be a daunting task at times. However, one card will always have a slot in my wallet: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). The Sapphire Preferred was crowned…

When you envision a typical glamping setup, you might picture large tents perched on wooden platforms among pine trees, nestled between mountain peaks or near national parks. However, a stylish glamping resort along Greece’s Athenian Riviera introduces a new kind of tented hotel concept: luxe seaside cabanas outfitted with all the elegant furnishings and amenities…

Long before Dollywood opened its gates in Pigeon Forge on May 3, 1986, Dolly Parton had designs on building a theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where she grew up. A 2023 USA Today article quoted the award-winning singer-songwriter as saying that when she would visit the county fair as a…

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia-based startup airline hoping to become the latest high-end Middle East-based carrier, has unveiled the cabin and seats for its first long-haul aircraft. Riyadh recently announced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners will be configured for 290 passengers in a three-cabin layout featuring business class, premium economy and coach. However, the airline has…

American Airlines is shaking up its route map at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to better compete in the Big Apple. The changes include four new routes, including one that will see the Oneworld alliance carrier return to the New York-Atlanta market — a route it last flew in 2023. American also will add new…

Some credit card applications offer instant approval, which is great. But what’s even better than that is getting instant access to your new credit card. Instant access to your new card number lets you start working on spending requirements to earn that card’s welcome bonus. After all, the clock on welcome bonuses starts the day…

On longer flights, seat upgrades can be worth their weight in gold — or, at least, tastier food, more space and better inflight sleep. Upgrade availability is often strictly limited, so we recommend booking the seat you want with points to avoid being disappointed if an upgrade isn’t available. That said, upgrades may be easier…

United Airlines has a solid credit card lineup consisting of four personal cards, with the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) finding itself in a bit of a sweet spot. This mid-tier product sits between the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), with an $0 introductory annual fee for the first year and…

Alaska Airlines has a new global airline partner that will allow its Mileage Plan members to redeem miles on flights to and from destinations in the South Pacific, Asia, Australia and beyond. The Seattle-based carrier announced a new loyalty tie-up with Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines that’s based in Manila. It’s a…