Flight-tracking apps have come a long way in just a few years, and some are now even better than airline apps at notifying you of delays and cancellations. These services can help you beat the crowd when it comes to getting rebooked in the case of long delays and cancellations. Sometimes, having information about your…

Earlier this year, Chase launched a brand-new premium Disney credit card with a limited-time welcome bonus worth up to $600 and perks designed specifically for those who regularly travel to Disney destinations. The Disney® Inspire Visa® Card (see rates and fees) has been well-received by many Disney regulars, including TPG staffer Gabrielle Bernardini, who saved…

New York City has welcomed another new Kimpton — and it’s the second to open this year alone. This time, though, it’s on the Big Apple’s glitzy Park Avenue. Named the Kimpton Ashbel New York — Park Avenue, the IHG One Rewards-participating property is a townhouse-inspired hotel set in a 1928 building near Grand Central…

With the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, there are now more ways than ever to visit this iconic Greek island on points. Amoh marks the third Marriott Bonvoy property on Rhodes and the debut of Marriott’s Luxury Collection on the island. The Luxury Collection has properties in other Greek destinations, including Athens,…

Well, here we go again … maybe. There is growing concern that the long airport security lines that plagued travelers in March could be back within the next few weeks. Transportation Security Administration officers are at risk of again going without pay by the middle of May, the Trump administration has warned. Last time that…

Hyatt Globalist status is among the best hotel elite statuses you can earn. Many travelers — myself included — would argue it is the absolute best and prioritize requalifying for Hyatt Globalist status each year. Hyatt Globalist status comes with many valuable perks, including waived resort fees, free parking on award nights, guaranteed 4 p.m….

If you’re a frequent cruiser, you’ll be excited to hear that Royal Caribbean has launched two new credit cards issued by Bank of America. The Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® credit card and Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit card have no annual fee and a $99 annual fee, respectively, making them affordable options for those…

Even if you seldom (or never) fly with budget airlines like Spirit Airlines or Frontier Airlines, they’re important to you. For years, ultra-low-cost carriers have been key players in keeping airfare lower across the industry. Without the competition they provide, it’s likely the big network airlines would charge more for tickets. But does that make…

Wells Fargo Rewards has been busy adding transfer partners lately. After adding JetBlue TrueBlue as a 1:1 transfer partner last fall and Wyndham Rewards as a 1:2 transfer partner earlier this month, the program is now adding another transfer partner: Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Asia Miles is a 1:1 transfer partner, meaning every Wells Fargo…

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….