Spirit Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy protection amid mounting financial losses following its failed merger with JetBlue, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.The airline is in discussions with creditors about restructuring the company, the Journal reported, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Spirit has been exploring multiple options, including … [Read more...]

Redeeming airline points and miles used to be so simple.Once you had a destination in mind, you checked the award chart of your favorite program to see how many points or miles the program charged. Provided there was availability, you could book the flight for that fixed price plus a small amount of cash to cover mandatory government taxes and airport fees.However, this value proposition became … [Read more...]

Think about the largest cruise ship in the world; I wouldn't blame you if one of your first thoughts was Titanic. But you might be surprised to learn that the infamous vessel was considerably smaller than Icon of the Seas, which is currently the world's largest ship.How do these two ships measure up? Although the breaking of size records might be what these two ships are largely known for, the … [Read more...]

It's that time of year again: Time to use any credits that will expire at the end of the year, plan any last mileage runs or mattress runs for elite status and start thinking about your points-and-miles strategy for next year. It's also a good time to see what loyalty program and credit card changes are happening next year.Here, we've rounded up the major changes in store for the end of 2024 and … [Read more...]

The global economic juggernaut that is Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" is finally coming to an end later this year after a final leg that features stops in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before concluding in Canada with performances in Toronto and, finally, Vancouver, British Columbia.As you might expect, demand for Airbnb stays and hotel rooms is shooting into the stratosphere for the final … [Read more...]

The holidays are an expensive time of year — especially if you're hoping to travel to visit loved ones or head out on a peak-season vacation. As you've probably noticed, airlines often raise their airfare prices during periods of peak demand, including around Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Thankfully, as savvy travelers know, you can leverage credit card rewards and airline loyalty … [Read more...]

There's about to be a new southernmost hotel in the world — operated by a company you might not expect.Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises revealed on Wednesday that it will build a 150-room luxury property just south of Puerto Williams, Chile — the southernmost settlement in the world.The luxury brand, which has not been in the hotel business until now, plans to use the property to house its … [Read more...]

United Airlines travelers who wear one of the newest Apple Watches will have one less excuse for missing their flight.The Chicago-based airline announced this week that it's adding support for Live Activities on the Apple Watch. This feature allows travelers to conveniently access flight information — such as live boarding times, gate assignments and a countdown clock to departure — just by … [Read more...]

Breeze Airways is bolstering its service in Florida this winter. The Utah-based low-cost carrier, which commenced service in 2021, unveiled its latest expansion Tuesday, with four new routes to the Sunshine State.Between December and February, Breeze will expand its footprint at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with three new routes — each from smaller U.S. cities.Plus, the carrier will launch … [Read more...]

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Earlier this year, Frontier Airlines unveiled what it's calling its newest "premium" product: a new seating option called UpFront Plus.The new product lets passengers pay extra to essentially block the middle seat in their row, guaranteeing that it stays empty. It also includes a seat in the first two rows of the aircraft, which have a little bit of extra legroom.It's an interesting concept … [Read more...]

Chances are you have a credit card that offers some type of travel insurance or trip protection. This could be for benefits like trip delay reimbursement or lost luggage insurance. With these protections, purchasing a travel insurance policy may seem unnecessary.When I first got into the world of credit card points and miles, I thought, "I'm never buying travel insurance again because my credit … [Read more...]

You've wrapped up your business meetings sooner than you thought, and now you have just enough time to catch an earlier flight. After years of pricey fees for standby travel or same-day confirmed changes, many airlines have shifted toward offering them for free once again.However, some airlines still add fees, and others may charge the fare difference while claiming to have no change fees. Let's … [Read more...]

As a world traveler constantly on the go, I take thousands upon thousands of photos to capture — and sometimes even share — the perfect moment.But of course, photos don't always turn out how I want them to when I'm just snapping away on vacation. Bad lighting, extra people in the background, and a stain from my ice cream moments before can all detract from the way I remember that moment in my … [Read more...]

Finnair Plus is the loyalty program of Oneworld member Finnair, which is based at Helsinki Airport (HEL). The airline has a substantial route network across Europe, North America and Asia.In 2024, Finnair adopted Avios as its loyalty currency, making it the fifth major program to use Avios, along with:This means you can earn and redeem Avios when flying Finnair and its Oneworld partners, as well … [Read more...]

If you aren't cruising with kids, the family-friendly lines can sometimes seem a little too kid-friendly.I'm sure you're picturing goggle-clad youngsters playing Marco Polo in the hot tubs where you thought you could relax and preteens loitering in the stairwells and pushing all the buttons as they crowd into an elevator. Or the massive mess you always find on the countertops around the soft-serve … [Read more...]

It was our second Yacht Getaways vacation, and it was just as special as the first. Last summer, we found ourselves cruising through the Ioninan Islands of Greece in pure luxury, and when we found out that Yacht Getaways had another route through Croatia, we had to go! We are going to share our experience of our seven days aboard the Dubrovnik Explorer as we sailed up the Dalmatia coast to explore … [Read more...]

Even as Frontier Airlines executives say they're seeing the budget carrier's finances improve, the airline is making another sweeping network adjustment as the winter months approach.The Denver-based low-cost airline announced nearly two dozen routes Tuesday, each of which will launch in mid-December.As part of the changes, Frontier will launch a handful of new flights between New England and … [Read more...]

It's a new day at one of the most storied W Hotels properties in the brand network.This week, W Hollywood unveiled the result of a renovation that's meant to bring West Coast flagship status to the lifestyle hotel. The refurbishment is part of a broader overhaul across the W Hotels brand to restore the "wow" factor that critics say — and even Marriott leadership acknowledged — lost its cool vibes … [Read more...]

Travelers hoping to explore the world by sea have a new option — and on a newly refurbished vessel.Celebrity Cruises on Tuesday revealed plans for its longest cruise ever, which will set sail in 2026. The voyage will span 110 nights, roughly three months longer than the longest itinerary Celebrity currently offers (19-night Tahiti sailings). While not a true round-the-world cruise, the sailing … [Read more...]