There’s major news from hotel mega-chain Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott has launched an intriguing status match offer with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, allowing Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members to unlock instant KrisFlyer Elite Silver status and a path to KrisFlyer Elite Gold, as flagged by One Mile at a Time. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines PPS…
Nearly every peak travel period in 2023 brought air travel records, and airports are again bracing for large crowds as the end-of-year holidays approach. U.S. airlines expect to serve some 39 million passengers between Dec. 20, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024, according to the airline trade group Airlines for America. That’s up 16% from the…
At TPG, we pride ourselves on being able to regularly give you an insider’s guide on the best ways to travel. However, if there’s one particular group of people who know even more than us, it’s flight attendants. Lezah Cooper has been a flight attendant with Virgin Atlantic for the last 29 years and has…
Dec. 13, 2023 • 3 min read Capital One to cut lounge access for Venture Rewards and Spark Miles cardholders This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For…
As the end of 2023 approaches, it’s a good time to revisit your points and miles strategies, set goals and prioritize what’s most important to you. If you’re unsure where to start, here are 10 points and miles tasks to complete before the end of the year. Check progress on your status goals CAIAIMAGE/AGNIESZKA OLEK/GETTY…
Today’s cruise ships are akin to floating resorts, so it’s perhaps not surprising that building a ship can get pricey. The newest vessels often feature multiple decks with numerous restaurants and bars, entertainment venues, various types of cabin configurations and every attraction you can imagine (such as roller coasters, zip lines and ice skating rinks)….
Alaska Airlines Visa® card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa® credit card is one of the best cards for earning Alaska miles. Even if you don’t live on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines miles are valuable since you can use them to book flights on Oneworld partner airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas and American…
Japan’s capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto is beloved worldwide for its awe-inspiring UNESCO-inscribed shrines and temples, time-honored rituals and breathtaking landscapes — especially in spring and fall. Kyoto’s hotel scene brims with characterful properties that channel a quiet, discreet kind of luxury and highlight exquisite craftsmanship over swanky finishes and maximalist design statements. Behind…
Are you torn between heading to Alaska or Hawaii for your next big trip? Holland America has a solution: Visit them both. The Seattle-based line on Wednesday unveiled yet another epic, month-long itinerary that gives travelers the opportunity to see both Alaska and Hawaii — two of America’s most iconic destinations — in a single…
The budget hotel brouhaha boiled over Tuesday morning as Choice Hotels launched a hostile bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Choice, the owner of brands like Comfort Inn and Radisson’s Americas operation, launched a $7.8 billion offer for Wyndham earlier this year. But Wyndham repeatedly rebuffed Choice’s advances. Wyndham owns a variety of budget brands…
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