Delta expects robust demand in 2024, including business travel

Delta Air Lines is forecasting another busy summer travel season, buoyed by a sustained demand for leisure travel — not to mention a far more robust business travel sector that’s been slow to improve in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The company reported its first-quarter 2024 earnings Wednesday, revealing it made $37 million —…

From country music to crafting: The best themed cruises for 2024 and 2025

You come to hear the music, to pursue a hobby or to follow a celebrity. You return for the community of people sharing a common passion. Themed cruises offer the unique opportunity to find your people and explore the world with them — all while enjoying an incredible schedule of onboard activities and entertainment. A…

These Disney World discounts can help you save money on your next vacation

Like most things we’ll spend money on in 2024, Disney World vacations continue to increase in price. A one-day ticket for the Magic Kingdom can cost as much as $189 (though purchasing multiday tickets does bring the per-day cost down), and even the cheapest on-site hotel options average around $150 per night. Related: A magical…

Book Qatar Qsuites: Open business-class award space for just 70K Avios

Qatar Airways offers an amazing business-class product called Qatar Qsuite on many of its long-haul aircraft. However, finding Qatar-operated business-class award space to or from the U.S. can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we’re excited to report you’ll currently find better-than-usual Qatar business-class award space bookable through British Airways and JetBlue from some U.S. airports…

Looking for an airline status match? Our guide to airline status matches and challenges in 2024

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, a workaround is available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, you can potentially maintain your benefits by selecting different carriers. Numerous airline loyalty programs provide the opportunity to match elite benefits from other…

Alaska announces an end to American Airlines systemwide upgrade certificates

Attention, Alaska Airlines elite members: If you are an MVP Gold 75K or 100K elite member, check your email inbox for your systemwide American Airlines upgrade vouchers. Unfortunately, with the good news comes some bad. Alaska announced this is the last time it will give elite upgrades on American Airlines flights. Therefore, Alaska will no…

American Airlines adds new service to Provo, Utah

American Airlines is adding a new domestic city to its route map. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced on Thursday that it would open an outstation in Provo, Utah, on Oct. 7. American’s regional affiliate SkyWest Airlines will fly three daily flights to Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) onboard the CRJ-700 regional jet; it features nine first-class…

Delta’s expanded Miami Sky Club is now open with seating for 300

Delta Air Lines’ so-called gateway hub in Miami just got a big glowup with the opening of an expanded Sky Club. The carrier has added over 4,000 square feet and 100-plus seats to the Miami Sky Club, which is located between terminals H and J at Miami International Airport (MIA). DELTA This represents a more…

Hilton Surpass vs. Hilton Amex: Should you pay $150 for more perks or stick with no annual fee?

The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is the mid-tier option, and the Hilton Honors American Express Card is the entry-level option for those looking to open a personal Hilton Honors credit card. For those trying to decide between these two excellent card options, here are the major points of difference and factors to remember…