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While planning part of our upcoming trip through Europe, I needed to book a short flight on Austrian Airlines. Since Austrian is part of the Star Alliance network, that meant …

Every time we plan a New York City trip, I go through the same cycle: start by checking Manhattan hotels… remember what Manhattan hotels cost… then start looking across the …

Airline loyalty programs generate billions of dollars in revenue each year from their co-branded credit cards. In many cases, those partnerships with banks are more profitable than selling airline tickets. …

Since my last visit to Las Vegas, I’ve been receiving emails from MGM Rewards offering comped or highly discounted rooms. While those emails can be a little annoying, they’re also …

For travelers just starting to explore the world of credit card perks, the allure of luxury travel can be irresistible. I remember reading about lie-flat business class seats and stays …

Back in December 2019, Hyatt Hotels Corporation made a big announcement — plans for a brand-new Hyatt Centric property in Iceland. The Hyatt Centric Reykjavík was expected to debut in …

Ah, the joys of flying in business class — a rare treat for my wife Sharon and me. The lie-flat seat. The better food. The ability to sleep like a …

Did I waste my Chase Ultimate Rewards on a recent airline redemption? On paper, it sure looked that way. I booked a short intra-Europe flight using 24,000 United miles for …

Last summer, I wrote about Waymo’s driverless cars testing in Orlando — the kind of story that feels equal parts “future” and “Florida.” At the time, it was interesting… but …

What happens when a redemption that once felt like a steal suddenly has a much wider price range? That’s the question I kept coming back to after Hyatt revealed its …