Hyatt is changing its award chart — and stays could get more expensive

Major changes are coming to the World of Hyatt loyalty program in the next few months, Hyatt confirmed with TPG, including the biggest update to its award chart since peak and off-peak pricing were introduced in 2021. No, the program is not transitioning to full-on dynamic pricing. But the overhaul does involve a more complicated…

Breeze lands in Birmingham and Tallahassee this July

Breeze Airways will give flyers in Birmingham, Alabama, and Tallahassee, Florida, a new option come July. The Utah-based airline will land at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) on July 2 and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) the next day. Breeze will offer two nonstops from each of the airports to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Raleigh-Durham…

Spirit Airlines reaches ‘significant milestone’ in restructuring

There appears to be a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel when it comes to Spirit Airlines. The Florida-based budget airline on Tuesday said it reached a “significant milestone” in its monthslong corporate restructuring. The company said it expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by late spring or early summer. Spirit has…

Are you eligible for the AAdvantage Globe’s welcome offer?

In the hands of the right person, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) can easily be worth more than its $350 annual fee. That’s in large part due to its roster of benefits, including four Admirals Club passes and an American Airlines companion certificate ($99 plus taxes and fees). To all…

Best points hotels to book for a spring vacation

Spring is the ultimate sweet spot for travel. The weather is deliciously perfect — whether you’re chasing that low-humidity sunshine in Cancun, strolling the blossom-strewn Champs-Elysees in Paris or catching the last of the snow in Utah — and you get all the perks of a beautiful season without the sky-high prices and swarming crowds….

MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard: Fast-track status and perks

Whether you love traveling to Las Vegas or just enjoy gaming, dining or watching shows at MGM Resorts locations, now is a great time to add the MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard® to your wallet. MGM Rewards isn’t just a casino loyalty program. Instead, it’s the loyalty program for more than 20 luxury hotels…

Frontier Airlines cuts all but 1 route at New York’s JFK

It’s been less than two years since Frontier Airlines launched service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Now, the budget airline is pulling back at the airport in a big way. This spring, Frontier plans to slash all but one route from its JFK schedule, as first reported by industry watcher Ishrion…

How to use the State Department’s STEP program

Though careful planning and common sense are two of the best ways to stay safe when traveling, security situations can rapidly change in foreign countries. That’s why the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has created the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to help keep you informed about relevant security updates from the nearest…