6 Airlines With The World’s Most Superior First Class Dining In 2026

International first class is the pinnacle of air travel, but today, the experience is about far more than the seat. Modern business class seats already offer nearly all the same…

Hyatt’s extended booking window, a famed LA hotel gets a new life and other hotel news

Believe it or not, summer is here. I’m writing this column from ultra-humid and hot Miami, where I’ll spend a week at a hospitality conference trying to learn what’s new,…

The Aircraft Lockheed Built That Was So Fast Even The Pilots Who Flew It Don’t Fully Understand How It Worked

To this day, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains the fastest manned, air-breathing aircraft ever to enter service. The aerodynamics of the plane and the unique titanium alloy that Skunk Works…

Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits to use

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…

Alaska Airlines Unveils Stunning 14,000-Square-Foot Portland Lounge, Even Bigger Seattle Lounge On The Way

Alaska Airlines is significantly expanding its airport experience with the opening of a new 14,000-square-foot (1,301-square-meter) lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) and has plans for an even larger flagship…

Delta to launch seasonal service from New York to Costa Rica

Delta Air Lines is giving New Yorkers an easier way to reach the beaches of Costa Rica. The Atlanta-based carrier this week filed plans to launch nonstop service from John…

Project Sunrise Nears Reality As Qantas’ First Airbus A350-1000ULR Makes Maiden Flight

Qantas has been working on its ambitious Project Sunrise for nearly a decade, and it has become one of commercial aviation’s most closely watched projects. Designed to connect Australia’s east…

Elite benefits that are easy to share with others

As I write this story, my wife and daughter are enjoying a long weekend at Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa. It’s my wife’s third Miraval stay in the past two…

Volaris’ Massive US Expansion: 10 New Routes In 2 Days [Full List]

June has got off to a busy start for Mexican budget carrier Volaris, with the ultra-low-cost airline having started two new routes to destinations in the United States of America…

Why you’ll love Viking’s ‘no nickel-and-diming’ philosophy

There is a long line at the ticket kiosk for the world-famous ruins of Ephesus when I arrive with a group of about 30 tour-goers to see it. But thankfully,…