In August, the Department of Justice opted not to block the proposed merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The news came just eight months after the two U.S. carriers announced the $1.9 billion deal. Less than one month later, the Department of Transportation is taking another (giant) step forward in approving the airline merger….

Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is one of the best travel perks in the industry. With the pass, a friend or family member can fly with you for free (plus taxes and fees) on Southwest flights an unlimited number of times until the pass expires. While this might seem like one of those “too good to…

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) will add Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to its map next summer as it builds connections with its new SkyTeam Alliance partner, Delta Air Lines. The airline, which only joined SkyTeam on Sept. 1, plans five weekly flights between its Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hub and SEA from May 21, 2025, SAS said Tuesday….

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The Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that it had taken a major step towards approving the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, effectively allowing the two airlines to close the deal. The DOT said that it had approved the airlines’ “exemption” request, which would allow the carriers to operate as two separate airlines…

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners in the business, as well as the easy-to-use Chase Travel℠ portal, which allows you to cover a wide variety of different costs for your trip, including car rentals,…

United Airlines is building on its popular grab-and-go lounge concept by introducing its second United Club Fly. The Chicago-based flyer will open its newest United Club Fly at its Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) next year. United started construction on the new lounge within the past few weeks, though the carrier hasn’t…

Most hotels near Disneyland have theme park perks like a shuttle service and a gift shop with Disney souvenirs, but they also have some things you won’t find in an official Disney hotel — the ability to earn or spend hotel loyalty points and reap the benefits of elite status. TARAH CHIEFFI/THE POINTS GUY Related:…

If you planned and budgeted for a cruise but suddenly found out it would cost you double what you expected, would you still go? That’s what most solo cruisers experience nearly every time they try to book a cruise. Cruise lines levy a fee called a single supplement on travelers looking to sail solo in…

Qatar Airways has increased the carrier-imposed surcharges on redemptions for flights it operates in all classes without notice. While the airline had previously imposed small surcharges (an additional cash payment unrelated to the compulsory airport fees and government taxes), these amounts, which the airline calls a “redemption fee,” have increased. Related: How to transfer your…