It’s no secret that if you’re a frequent flyer, airport lounges can significantly improve your travel experience. With complimentary food, drinks and a chance to relax in stylish comfort while you wait for your flight, Alaska Airlines’ lounges can provide a quieter and more luxurious preflight experience than, say, spending hours trying to juggle your…

Hotel elite status can greatly enhance your vacation experience. From snagging room upgrades to bonus points and even indulging in a complimentary breakfast, having the right status can save you money and add more perks to your trips. If you haven’t accumulated enough points to earn (or retain) your elite status this year, here are…

You may notice something’s a little different next time you order a cold drink on a Southwest Airlines flight. Instead of plastic, your beverage will arrive in a cup made primarily of bamboo and will be served with a birchwood stir stick sporting the carrier’s iconic “Heart” branding. Here’s what it looks like: S T…

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It’s been a minute since we’ve promoted a JetBlue sale, but it should look familiar. One-way flights are now available for $39 across the JetBlue network — including select Caribbean and Central America destinations — until 11:59 p.m. on Halloween. This winter sale includes flights through mid-February but excludes holiday travel. Deal basics JETBLUE.COM Airline:…

Many years ago, there was really only one major rewards card that cost more than around $100 per year — and that was the ubiquitous Platinum Card® from American Express. If you wanted to get into a Centurion Lounge — which at the time was in a league of its own — you didn’t leave…

Florida might soon have a rival when it comes to cruise getaways. Although the Sunshine State is home to the largest cruise market in the world, Royal Caribbean claims the Texas market has the potential to be even bigger — a concept that has prompted the line to invest heavily in the Gulf Coast region….

New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation just went into effect that will help passengers deal with delays and cancellations. While the rules don’t go as far as some consumer advocates would hope, they are small victories. As of Oct. 28, the latest rules are in place that will provide automatic refunds for passengers…

Everyone has their own (sometimes strong) opinion on the appropriate time to celebrate the holiday season. Some people put their tree up as soon as the last trick-or-treater has gone home on Halloween night, while others staunchly oppose even listening to a Christmas song until after Thanksgiving. If you are planning a fall or winter…

The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program reinvention is now live. The biggest change in the program’s history is a new concept of dynamically priced redemptions for Virgin Atlantic-operated flights. Every seat on every Virgin Atlantic flight is now bookable with Virgin points, a significant departure from the previous model of strictly limited and capacity-controlled award…