Testing Seats.aero AI redemption tool to maximize points and miles

I’m a huge fan of using Seats.aero to find the best award availability in seconds. It has transformed how I redeem my points and miles, as I can search across multiple routes, dates and loyalty programs at once rather than spending hours trawling through airline search platforms that may or may not work properly. I…

Delta Amex cards: Check two free bags on domestic US flights

Delta and American Express are enhancing a benefit on most of their cobranded cards that’s sure to make loyal flyers happy. All personal and business Delta Amex cardmembers who pay an annual fee now receive a second complimentary checked bag on domestic U.S. flights. This means that every Delta Amex card — with the exception…

Heading to the U.K.? What to know about the ETA outage

Travelers heading to the United Kingdom in the coming days may want to double-check their electronic travel authorization (ETA) status before leaving for the airport. At the time of publishing this article on June 3, the U.K.’s ETA system has been experiencing ongoing technical issues, preventing some travelers from obtaining the required authorization needed to…

Alaska’s new Portland lounge is a love letter to the PNW

Alaska Airlines is bringing a new, elevated lounge experience to Portland International Airport (PDX) — in more ways than one. Perched one floor above ground level, the space overlooks the airport’s stunning departures hall, and it will easily become its nicest lounge when it officially opens on Thursday after more than two years of construction…

Best airlines report 2026: Delta tops TPG’s rankings for 8th straight year

Ready or not, summer is here. And the year’s busiest rush at airports comes on the heels of an especially topsy-turvy stretch for air travel. In the last few months alone, we’ve seen mass security backups, skyrocketing airfare and the biggest collapse of a U.S. airline in decades. For passengers preparing to book a flight,…

United unveils new routes to California, St. Croix and Mexico

United Airlines is giving travelers new ways to beat the cold this fall and winter. Flyers who live near New York City, Washington, D.C., and Houston will benefit from some new routes to warm-weather destinations. These flights are heading to Southern California, St. Croix, and Los Cabos and Chiapas, Mexico. Some of the routes will…