As a kid, I dreaded Labor Day because it marked the end of summer vacation and the return to school. Now, as a grown adult, I look forward to the first Monday in September for many reasons. At the top of the list is the imminent arrival of cooler temperatures after months of heat and […]

Although I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Europe over the years, most of my experiences have been in western countries like Germany and the U.K. A recent solo trip to Lisbon was my first time setting foot on southern European soil, and I immediately understood the appeal. Portugal has a thriving food scene

For a few days each month, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards lets its members save up to 50% on award tickets to select destinations through its Global Getaways promotion. Global Getaways is part of the monthly Atmos Members Day promotion, held on the first Wednesday of each month. Here’s a look at the September Global Getaways

United Airlines is on a roll. The carrier just announced an exciting 13-route global expansion, is fresh off introducing all-new Polaris business class suites, is on the verge of adding a fancy plane to the lineup, has improvements coming to the economy cabin, and will soon add some of its biggest-ever lounges to the network.

For business owners looking to dip their toes into the Delta Air Lines cobranded card lineup, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is a solid starting point. With perks like priority boarding, free checked bags and inflight discounts, it’s built to give Delta travelers useful benefits without the higher annual fees charged by

It has been a stressful travel year for a plethora of reasons, and the rollout of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System hasn’t made it any easier. The new EU immigration checkpoint system gathers travelers’ biometric data to replace the physical passport stamps involved in the passport control process. The end goal is to make the

Lounges are officially coming to Southwest Airlines. Construction is already underway on four locations, with outposts in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville expected to open late next year. And there are more on the way. More from TPG: When to buy holiday, spring break and summer flights for the best fares in 2026-27 “This is

You can earn more than just elite status when you accumulate American AAdvantage Loyalty Points. At select Loyalty Point thresholds, American Airlines offers Loyalty Point Rewards that let you select perks such as bonus miles, systemwide upgrades, World of Hyatt status, trip credits and lounge benefits. But the best Loyalty Point Rewards choice at each

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable transferable currencies you can earn. Because of this — and Chase’s 5/24 rule — many people start with an Ultimate Rewards points-earning card when they first get into points and miles. If you’re new to Ultimate Rewards, you can redeem your points for travel through

Many rewards cards come with a list of monthly benefits that help offset annual fees. Whether you have two credit cards or 12, it may feel overwhelming to keep track of them all. If you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your cards’ monthly benefits, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve