Marriott announced the termination of its agreement and partnership with Sonder, a group of apartment-style accommodations and boutique hotels, in an unexpected press release published on Nov. 9, 2026. The press release stated that the licensing agreement between the two hotel companies “is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default.” This means that Sonder…

Like most travelers, I’d prefer to fly in business class or premium economy versus regular economy on long-haul flights. Although the buy-up to premium economy is often steep, whether paying with cash or redeeming miles, I’ve found a few cases recently where it was surprisingly affordable and well worth the extra money, points or miles….

From shaking up its West Coast hubs to charting a new path as a global airline, it’s a time of big change for Alaska Airlines. In just over a year since acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, the Seattle-based carrier has debuted its new combined Atmos Rewards loyalty program and rolled out a premium credit card. It has…

This weekend’s travel woes are shaping up to be even worse than expected. Staffing issues at dozens of air traffic control facilities across the country are fueling flight delays at many of the nation’s largest airports. It’s led to hundreds of cancellations beyond what the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut — and thousands…

If you stay at a hotel even semi-frequently, a cobranded hotel card can be a great option. These hotel cards have annual fees that range from zero to several hundred dollars. Although cards with annual fees tend to have better earning rates, no-annual-fee options still provide value. Two big hotel chains, Marriott and Hilton, each…

As the end of the year approaches, Christmas markets are a surefire way to put you in a festive mood. While Europe has a longer-standing tradition, these magical markets have gained popularity in the U.S. thanks to their Instagram-worthy displays, an abundance of spiced wine, and a large selection of handcrafted toys and ornaments. Christmas…

Everything about Alaska is supersized. Staggering in beauty and scale, the state offers 36,000 miles of glacier-strewn coastline. Lakes outnumber people. Bears, caribou and moose roam the wilderness. You’ll also find North America’s tallest peak, Mount Denali, as well as the country’s largest bald eagle population. A coastal cruise will bring you face-to-face with whales,…

We all know how the story goes: You get to the airport and have to find your way to your airline check-in desk, show your ID and drop your checked bags off. Then, you find your way to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, place all your belongings on the scanner, retrieve them and find your…

The holiday season can take a serious toll on your wallet, but with the right credit card, it can also be one of the most rewarding times of the year. By choosing a card that aligns with your spending habits, you can turn gift purchases and end-of-year expenses into valuable points, miles and cash back….

Airlines have started canceling flights for the coming days as the Federal Aviation Administration has mandated a 10% reduction in flights operated in the U.S. due to what is now the longest-ever government shutdown and the resulting staffing challenges. In fact, there are already over 800 flights canceled today, several times the normal number. As…