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How The Airline That Invented Premium Economy Continues To Innovate In Luxury Service
EVA Air offers an industry-leading onboard service in all travel classes.
Why The Country That 1st Flew A 6th-Gen Fighter May Now Be A Decade Behind
The global race to fly the ultimate stealth fighter.
First Look: LAX’s Oneworld Business Class Lounge Gets Major Refresh And Capacity Boost
The newly refreshed oneworld Business Class Lounge at LAX is a joint venture between Qantas, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific.
What Attendees Say About Skift Global Forum
The travel industry runs on intelligence. The question is where it comes from. For more than a decade, the executives who've been to Skift Global Forum keep coming back. That's a signal.
Flights to tropical paradise for $255 on new route - 9Travel
Flights to tropical paradise for $255 on new route 9Travel
Get ChatGPT Free For A Year — Stack Amex’s New Business Credit With 50% Off Code
Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold just added a $300 ChatGPT credit, and the real play is stacking it with a 50% off ChatGPT Business promo. Since ChatGPT Business requires two seats, that stack can turn what would normally cost $480 a year into effectively free access for two users — with bus
United Airlines reveals latest European route additions - Travel Weekly
United Airlines reveals latest European route additions Travel Weekly
The Very Best Pizza in New York, According to People Who Live Here
From saucy grandma slices to grab-and-fold classics, the best pizza in New York City won't make you fight for it.
The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco for Casual Diners, Twelve-Course Tasting Counters, and Late-Night Eats
From the Mission to Chinatown, there's something for every taste in the City by the Bay.
Israel May Let Emirates Fly Tel Aviv–New York — And U.S. Airlines Would Hate It
Emirates may get the right to fly Tel Aviv–New York, and not just as a stopover on the way to Dubai. Israel is reportedly offering the Gulf carrier rare seventh-freedom rights, setting up a fight with El Al, Delta, United, and anyone else that does not want Emirates competing on one of the most poli
Top tips for how to save on gas
Wondering how you can save up to $1,000 on gas fill-ups every year? TPG breaks down the different gas rewards programs and apps to help you save on gas.
Travelers Aren't Canceling Their Trips to Europe This Summer—They're Just Asking More Questions
“The pandemic accelerated a shift toward more intentional travel,” says one travel specialist. “Geopolitical uncertainty is reinforcing it.”
Atmos Rewards Summit vs. Citi / AAdvantage Globe: Which airline card should you get?
Let's compare the key differences — and similarities — between the Atmos Rewards Summit and the Citi / AAdvantage Globe to decide which comes out on top.
Cathay Pacific Removed Its First-Class Lounge Cabanas. That Tells You Where Luxury Travel Is Heading
Cathay Pacific is quietly building something harder to copy — a network-wide design operating system that survives different airports and local teams.
Black Bear Locks Itself In Tennessee Hotel Bathroom — Police Free It With A Two-By-Four
A black bear managed to lock itself inside a Tennessee hotel bathroom, leaving Gatlinburg police to crack the door open with a two-by-four and let it walk out like an embarrassed guest. The bear escaped with only one reported casualty: a $50 bathroom mirror.
Where to Eat in Palm Springs for the Perfect Balance of Old and New
Sinatra's favorite in the desert town is still great, but there are new options, too.
Credit card transfer bonuses (May): 55% bonus to Marriott, 30% to Southwest, 25% to Aeroplan and more
Here's a look at all the current transfer bonuses involving major credit cards and airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Alaska Airlines Launches 1st-Ever Transatlantic Boeing 737 MAX Flight Next Week
The brand-new route is a milestone, but will it be a game-changer or a risky gamble?
Southwest Airlines' Free Starlink WiFi Has 1 Major Catch In 2026
Its decision to reserve complimentary Starlink WiFi exclusively for Rapid Rewards members reframes the announcement as something much larger.
JetBlue Cuts Keep Spreading — Newark Crews Learned Their Flights Were Disappearing By Email [Roundup]
JetBlue cuts keep spreading, and Newark crews reportedly learned major flying reductions through a basic daily email. Plus: a tourist gets blasted across the beach at St. Maarten, Bilt cuts Rakuten transfer value for non-elites, and Ernst & Young publishes a loyalty study full of fake sources.