Last month, TPG reported on the growing number of travelers forced to pay a fine after unknowingly breaking a little-known Mexican customs rule that allows only one portable computing device per traveler. As per the regulation, a laptop and a tablet are both considered personal computing devices. (You can also bring up to two cellphones.)…

Capital One Spark Cash Plus card overview With a $150 annual fee, the Capital One Spark Cash Plus (see rates and fees) card offers 2% cash back on all purchases, with no cap on how many cash-back rewards you earn. In essence, the more you spend, the more you’ll earn, whether you’re buying office supplies…

Last month, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club loyalty program teased huge changes, specifically a shift to dynamic pricing and more redemption and points-earning opportunities. These changes will commence Oct. 30, but the specifics are still to be announced. Per a press release, prices for award seats will “vary in line with demand;” therefore, frequent flyers can…

There’s a new way to get from the U.S. to Japan — and it’s even quite affordable. Japanese low-cost carrier Zipair announced last week that it would add flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) beginning March 4, 2025. The new four-times-weekly flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays,…

The Diplomat Beach Resort has long been a Hollywood star — well, Hollywood, Florida, that is — and now the popular Hilton resort is ready for its next role. Currently part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, the 36-story resort is now undergoing a transformation that will see the popular points property evolve into the Signia by…

More than 6,000 ski areas operate worldwide, with nearly 500 in the U.S. alone. Yet only a few dozen get regular attention, ensuring plenty of powder stashes and empty lift lines for those willing to explore some under-the-radar ski areas. Of course, there’s a reason why places like Park City, Utah, and Vail, Colorado, are…

Delta Air Lines officially has two business-class-only lounges open after cutting the ribbon last week on its dazzling 10,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge inside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The exclusive space features cocktails and meals based on Delta’s far-flung LAX destinations, plus 100% table service and a wellness spa with massage and…

While we are on the verge of what could be a pretty steep devaluation over at Virgin Atlantic, there is what could be a pretty smoking hot deal right now that might still make sense for some travelers. Right now, Chase is offering a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, as first seen…

Delta Air Lines is giving its cabins a new look. The Atlanta-based carrier Tuesday announced plans for a cabin facelift for its planes, featuring updated seat coverings, new mood lighting, and an overall refresh for the airline’s cabin aesthetic across the fleet. Now, don’t board your next Delta plane expecting to see the updated look;…

Earlier this year, American Airlines promised that it would enable online redemptions for systemwide upgrade certificates. Well, 2024 is (nearly) coming to a close, and the Fort Worth-based carrier is finally making good on its promise — at least in a limited way. Beginning on Monday, American has started a limited-time beta test of online…