TSA Officers Quit Amid DHS Shutdown, Lufthansa Comments On Boeing 777X

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 281st episode is now available for…

How good are the Marriott Amex card welcome bonuses?

Now is an exciting time for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists. That’s because the popular hotel chain’s three American Express cards currently open to new applicants are offering stellar welcome offers that…

Is It True That American Airlines Accidentally Flew A Non-ETOPS Airbus A321 To Hawaii?

The headline here is not intended to be deceiving. American Airlines really did, by its own account, send a non-ETOPS-certified Airbus A321 on a long-haul flight from Los Angeles International…

Marriott 25,000-point free night certificate top-off analysis

Many of the best hotel credit cards offer an annual free night. This annual free night certificate is valuable, as it often offers enough value to justify the card’s annual…

Here’s How Much Premium Economy & Economy Seats Differ In 2026

Premium Economyair travel has changed significantly over the past two decades. In the past, most aircraft cabins were divided simply into economy, business class, and first class, with a large…

Travelers could face long TSA lines again this weekend

It could be another rough weekend at airports as the partial government shutdown hits the one-month mark and, increasingly, is taking a toll on airport security checkpoints. With Transportation Security…

How Qatar Airways Evacuated 147 Elite Horses

The evacuation of 147 elite horses from Doha took place this week, after a journey by road to Riyadh, and two Qatar Airways Boeing 777F cargo flights from Riyadh to…

Last chance: Earn a Southwest Companion Pass with these credit card offers

One of the best offers we’ve seen on Southwest Airlines credit cards is still available — but not for much longer. Until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. EDT, Chase’s…

The O’Hare Experiment Ends: Southwest Refocuses On Midway

Southwest Airlines has announced it will discontinue service at Chicago O’Hare International Airport beginning June 4, ending a short-lived experiment that saw the airline operate at both of Chicago’s major…

Who’s eligible for the Sapphire Reserve’s 125K-point bonus?

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is Chase’s flagship personal card. It offers a plethora of benefits, including a flexible $300 travel credit and up to $300 annually…