Qantas says 20-hour Sydney-London flights will start in 2027

London is first in line for the longest commercial flight the world has ever seen. Then it’s New York City. Beginning next fall, Qantas Airways will add nonstop service to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Sydney, a route that’s set to become the world’s longest once it begins in October 2027. Tickets for the route…

Wyndham launches premium card, overhauls rewards credit cards

Wyndham is entering the premium travel credit card space for the first time with the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Premier Card, a premium hotel credit card with a $395 annual fee and a suite of travel-focused perks. Wyndham and Barclays are also revamping the rest of the Wyndham Rewards credit card lineup with new earning rates,…

Summer airfare has finally peaked: How to find the best deals

It has been months since we’ve shared news about airfare that wasn’t downright depressing. But, finally, we’re starting to see some encouraging signals that flight prices may be coming back to Earth … at least a little. According to the latest data from our partners at Points Path, flights for August are currently cheaper than…

The pricey Priority Pass mistake I made twice and never will make again

My favorite credit card perk is bringing friends and family into lounges for free as guests. I love letting my kids go to town on hot chocolate and treats during long layovers and hearing their decided opinions on the lounges they’ve visited. (Their take: The Capital One Lounge at Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington,…

Chase Sapphire Preferred’s new benefits and 100,000-point bonus live

It’s official: The recently announced updates to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) went live June 15, meaning new and existing cardholders can now start using several perks. The rollout coincides with a limited-time 100,000-point welcome offer after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — matching…

First look at Porter’s new Montreal Metropolitan Airport

Travelers have a convenient new way to fly to Montreal. Porter Airlines and Canadian regional carrier Pascan Aviation on Monday inaugurated a new secondary airport in the Montreal area: the MET-Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located some 10 miles east of downtown Montreal. Porter CEO Michael Deluce described the opening as a “significant milestone” for the…

Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: Is it right for you?

The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) is a premium business card issued by Chase. While it charges a high annual fee, it also provides valuable benefits for business owners and frequent travelers. The Sapphire Reserve for Business isn’t ideal for passive cardholders. You’ll need to maximize the card’s benefits to come…

How to use 100,000 Chase points for 4 round-trip Hawaii flights

To celebrate the 100,000 bonus point welcome offer after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), we are showing some of the best and easiest ways you can maximize this limited-time offer. How does four round-trip flights to Hawaii…