When foreign airline status beats US airline status

We’re still in the early months of 2026, and many frequent flyers are thinking through their airline elite status strategy for the year. Perhaps you’re going for an AAdvantage tier that gets you complimentary checked bags and priority boarding, or a higher Delta Medallion level that gives you upgrade certificates. For my part, I’m thinking…

First look: Inside the Capital One Landing at LGA

Attention, travelers: A Capital One Landing has arrived at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and TPG got a first look at the new space ahead of its Feb. 18 opening. A departure from usual airport lounges, Capital One Landings focus on hospitality, restaurant-quality food and fast service. The space takes inspiration from Capital One Lounges…

New CEO: Frontier’s cancellations and delays ‘not acceptable’

Enough is enough: That’s the message from Frontier Airlines’ new leader about the budget airline’s turbulent history of flight delays and cancellations. And the airline is prepared, he said, to make major changes to get better. “We’re simply not satisfied with our past record,” recently appointed CEO James Dempsey said on the company’s earnings call…

How your points and miles are shaping where airlines fly

For decades, airlines have relied on cold, hard math before deciding to fly to a new city. How many seats will they sell? How many other airlines are they up against? Will it be profitable? Spreadsheets. Number-crunching. Projections. Yet, in an age where data seems to rule everything — from a football team’s playsheet to…

How United MileagePlus award pricing differs across accounts

United Airlines has given select cobranded credit card holders and United MileagePlus elite members discounts and additional availability on some award flights for a while now. However, as TPG’s Summer Hull was shocked to see while comparing award search results between her account and her husband’s, the differences between what individual MileagePlus members see when…

The 11 best places to see cherry blossoms in the US

Nothing quite captures the joyous arrival of spring like cherry blossom season. When you think of this fleeting floral spectacle, an ancient hanami (flower-watching) celebration in Japan may be the first image that comes to mind. However, there are plenty of destinations within the U.S. where you can view those puffs of flawless pink and…

Southwest Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its planes

It’s been less than three months since Southwest Airlines made its on-board Wi-Fi free to customers. Now, the airline is planning a major upgrade to its internet tech. The Dallas-based carrier on Wednesday announced plans to add Starlink satellite service to hundreds of its planes. By the end of this year, more than 300 Southwest…

Frontier Miles: Guide to earning miles, elite status and more

With its discount fares and robust frequent flyer program, Frontier Miles can offer great value for frequent Frontier Airlines travelers. As a Frontier Miles member, you can earn miles and elite status. Frontier elite status offers multiple perks to make your travels more enjoyable and less expensive, including complimentary carry-on luggage, advance seat assignments and…