There was a time when the biggest attraction on a cruise ship was a pool. Not even a pool with a waterslide. Just a pool. There also were shuffleboard courts. Really. That’s not a cliche. But as cruising regulars know, those days are long gone. Over the past couple of decades, there’s been an arms…
As a points and miles enthusiast, I am always looking for ways to earn valuable rewards. I have signed up for new credit cards, booked mattress runs and even booked flights with the sole purpose of earning additional points and miles. But my next quest to earn loyalty program rewards is a balancing act of…
If you fly out of Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) these days, you’ll see your fair share of cranes and heavy construction equipment. Beyond the airport’s farthest-flung terminal, crews are hard at work on a half-billion-dollar terminal that’s expected to house 14 brand-new United Airlines gates by late 2026. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Renderings…
The integration of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has officially commenced, and with it comes some serious changes to how the two carriers have historically operated. It starts with combining and expanding the two networks, which will soon see Seattle turned into an international gateway, among other changes. The merger will also bring about some…
Delta Air Lines is doubling down on its premium digs at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), where the carrier is set to open its third Delta One business-class lounge Wednesday. The airline offered a sneak peek Monday, and — of course — TPG was there for a look. Delta positions itself as America’s most premium…
Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is about to strengthen its European presence. The luxury hotel brand plans to add Hotel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to its network of ultraluxury hotels worldwide. Following the planned completion of the deal, the Hotel Lutetia will be rebranded as the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia,…
‘Tis the season for status — at least, at Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Thanks to the program’s new promotion, Hertz elite members can choose up to two friends or family members to gift elite status to before the end of the year. All you have to do is fill out a form on Hertz’s website…
Avelo Airlines has no plans to slow its fast growth in Connecticut after the calendar flips to 2025. The Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier plans to add four new U.S. airports to its route map early next year, the airline announced Monday. Between February and May 2025, Avelo will launch service from two large hub airports, a…
Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. The TPG Awards have honored the top travel brands, credit cards and loyalty programs since 2018. But this year, we’ve taken a new…
JetBlue Airways is working to return to profitability. The New York-based carrier’s latest move slashes eight high-profile routes amid a broader network shake-up, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The affected routes that will be cut are: Boston-San Jose, California Fort Lauderdale-Jacksonville, Florida New York-Austin New York-Houston New…