Every year, Hyatt breaks our little hearts when it announces which hotels are changing award categories because it means that some of our favorite properties will cost more World of Hyatt points. (In Hyatt’s defense, some properties go down, too.) In February, we found out that 118 Hyatt hotels are shifting up in category, and…

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) closed early Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, and it could be some time before the airport reopens to passengers. According to the airport’s latest update, Heathrow will remain closed until at least midnight while power is restored to the terminals. That means all arriving and departing…

Rewards credit cards are a great way to earn valuable reward currency for expenses you already make on the regular. They also make travel more comfortable thanks to transferable points and miles. Earlier in my credit card journey, I initially thought I had to be tied to one particular airline or hotel loyalty program to…

For the first time since 2020, the Avianca lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA) has reopened its doors. Except now, it’s a joint venture with TAP Air Portugal — the first of its kind. After being closed for four years, the space underwent a renovation from October 2024 to March 2025. It officially opens Friday,…

Typically, when your plane takes off for its intended destination, that’s where you’ll land. But things happen, and in the U.S. in 2024, over 12,000 commercial flights landed somewhere other than their initially intended destination due to diversions caused by things like weather, a mechanical issue, a critically ill passenger, or, as many are now…

You might have heard about avid cruiser Jenny Phenix. She’s the 68-year-old Floridian who joined a three-year, round-the-world maritime adventure but got booted from the ship before it even set sail. Her offense? She publicly complained about her frustration with the cruise line and its failure to deliver on its promises. People were shocked at…

No flights will arrive or depart at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after the U.K. hub was forced to close following a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The airport will be closed on Friday until at least midnight while power is restored and contingency plans are implemented. “Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage across…

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When many people think of luxury, they often think of American Express. Known for its high-end cards, American Express offers two products that stand out as strong contenders in the high-annual-fee card space: the American Express® Gold Card and The Platinum Card® from American Express. The Amex Gold was refreshed in mid-2024, upping its annual…

When you share your points and miles redemptions with your friends and family, they’ll likely ask for your advice on which credit card they should get next. If they take your advice, you may be able to benefit by sending them your referral link and earning a bonus. But what if your friend or family…