There are few things that can elevate your travels more than relaxing in an airport lounge ahead of your flight. However, there are trade-offs when it comes to lounge access. For starters, getting in usually isn’t free. Guest policies can also vary, and some access methods limit the number of visits. And, of course, just…

For travelers, 2025 wasn’t exactly smooth sailing at airports. Across the country, flight cancellations climbed to the highest level in three years, as Mother Nature — and Congress — dealt airlines and passengers a one-two punch of travel woes. So far, 2026 has offered a bit of a headache of its own. Flight cancellations are…

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Alaska Airlines is removing the ability to earn miles and status when purchasing basic economy tickets in addition to increasing partner award booking fees, as first reported by AwardWallet and confirmed by the carrier. It now joins American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in adding new restrictions to basic economy tickets, which have…

Believe it or not, summer is here. I’m writing this column from ultra-humid and hot Miami, where I’ll spend a week at a hospitality conference trying to learn what’s new, what’s great and where you should go spend your hard-earned dollars. But first: writing by the beach. It’s a tough gig, but someone has to…

Delta Air Lines is giving New Yorkers an easier way to reach the beaches of Costa Rica. The Atlanta-based carrier this week filed plans to launch nonstop service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. Set in northwest Costa Rica and the gateway to…

Delta is doubling down on Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airline has announced plans to open its second Delta One Lounge at the airport in 2027, meaning LAX will be the only hub (so far) with two of the airline’s swanky international business-class lounges. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY The new Delta One Lounge at…

A new Wyndham Rewards promotion is now seriously making me consider booking one or two stays with the program this summer. With this new promotion, you must register and then book your qualifying stay(s) by Sept. 3. That’s right: Wyndham says stays booked before you register for the promotion won’t count. If you complete your…

As I write this story, my wife and daughter are enjoying a long weekend at Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa. It’s my wife’s third Miraval stay in the past two years, and we didn’t pay out of pocket for any of them. Dropping them off at the airport got me thinking about one of the…

There is a long line at the ticket kiosk for the world-famous ruins of Ephesus when I arrive with a group of about 30 tour-goers to see it. But thankfully, we won’t be losing any time waiting in it. Our guide, Nevin, already has our tickets in hand. Purchased in advance and good for immediate,…