Ready or not, the holidays are here, and that means twinkling lights, garlands, hot cocoa, decorated trees, menorahs and — for many people around the world — travel. If you’re looking to travel somewhere this year that really gets into the holiday spirit, consider heading to a hotel that takes the season seriously by decorating…

Air France will expand its ultra-luxurious La Premiere cabin to three new U.S. cities next year: Atlanta, Boston and Houston. The exclusive first-class cabin will be available to book on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft starting in March 2026, Air France shared with TPG. With the rollout, La Premiere will be available on a total of…

You may have noticed a growing trend at checkout: credit card surcharges. These small add-on fees might not seem like much, but they can quickly chip away at the value of your rewards — and your wallet. Often called convenience or service fees, surcharges help businesses offset rising processing and interchange costs. But knowing when…

Executives at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines see more premium opportunities 2026. Both carriers expect the strong demand for premium air travel — think everything from premium economy seats up to the new Flagship Suites on American’s new Boeing 787-9P planes, where the “P” stands for “premium” — to continue into next year. “We’re…

I’ll be honest; when American Airlines overhauled the American Airlines AAdvantage program a few years back so that you earn elite status primarily based on spending with the airline, its cobranded credit cards and other partners, I figured I’d rarely make it past AAdvantage Gold or AAdvantage Platinum status. And that’s largely been true. I…

Good news for soccer fans: Bank of America is giving new cardholders a new opportunity to buy tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through Jan. 5, 2026, applicants approved for either the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card or the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card (two of the bank’s…

TAP Air Portugal is launching a new economy class booking option that it hopes will bridge the gap between that cabin and business class. The carrier will launch its new cabin design this summer on long-haul flights operated by its A330 and A321LR aircraft, TAP said in a statement. The cabin will feature 12 “neighbor-free…

Los Angeles is about to get a lot closer to Africa, in a manner of speaking. Royal Air Maroc plans to launch service from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting in June. It will be LAX’s only nonstop passenger service to Africa. The flight will operate…

Credit card issuers compete on many fronts, but one area that has been heating up the most is airport lounges. Chase is making strides in this area with its Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club. To get access, you’ll need the right credit card. Currently, nine Chase lounges are open, but its one international lounge…

I absolutely love luxury resort trips, but there’s one drawback: Even when booked with points, they can be pretty pricey thanks to expensive on-site food-and-beverage costs. Of course, all-inclusive resorts can help reduce those costs dramatically — but they’re typically not known for standout dining, which is important to me on any trip. Fortunately, there…