American Express Centurion Lounges: Where They Are, What’s Inside, and All the Ways to Access Them by Tyler Glatt and Toni Southam November 2, 2025 3 Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. Here's what to know about having the right card (and potentially flying the right airline) to enter. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges, the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.
Free Meals, Spa Treatments, Nap Rooms, Even Swimming Pools with Priority Pass by Ashley Onadele and Max Prosperi October 31, 2025 82 Priority Pass is the largest independently operated lounge network in the world. But did you know that Priority Pass consists of more than just airport lounges and clubs? Priority Pass members also enjoy food and beverage credit at participating restaurants, complimentary spa treatments, and free nap rooms. Here are some of the best Priority Pass experience outside of lounges and clubs.
Marriott Is Considering Airport Lounges — Here’s How the Hotel Giant Might Get Into the Game by Tyler Glatt October 30, 2025 2 Marriott’s CEO hinted that the hotel giant might be wading into the airport lounge wars. Now, you’re probably thinking, why would Marriott, a hotel brand, want to get into the airport lounge game? I’m wondering the same thing. So, let’s explore what that might look like.
Amex Opens New Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City (SLC) — Access, Amenities, and a Look Inside by Tyler Glatt October 28, 2025 0 The American Express Centurion Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport sets the bar as high as the Wasatch Mountains visible from its outdoor terrace. Here’s a look inside the new space, including its amenities, hours of operation, and how to access the lounge.
Inside Delta’s Massive New Sky Club at SLC Concourse B: Hours, Amenities, and Access by Tyler Glatt October 27, 2025 0 The massive 34,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club in Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is now open. Here’s a first look inside the Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City Airport and what to know about its hours, amenities, and entry requirements.
Is an AirHelp+ Membership Worth it? by Cameron Laufer October 22, 2025 3 AirHelp offers a membership program that will provide compensation as well as lounge access for travel delays. We outline the AirHelp+ subscription plans and if it is worth getting a plan or if alternatives like the travel insurance you might get through a credit card is enough.
Amex Expands Trip Cancel Guard to Flights Booked on Other Platforms — But Is It Worth Buying? by Harrison Pierce October 22, 2025 0 If you want to be able to cancel nonrefundable airfare, you're in luck. American Express offers Trip Cancel Guard, which reimburses you up to 75% for nonrefundable flights, provided you purchase it within 30 days of booking your flight and at least five days before departure. Here's everything to know, including how to determine if it's worth it.
Hyatt Centric Malta Quick Review: A Category 2 Gem With a Club Lounge and Excellent Redemption Rates by JT Genter October 19, 2025 0 The Hyatt Centric Malta is a compelling Category 2 property in the small European nation of Malta that opened in 2024. Here's our review of the property, including its club lounge, pools and one-bedroom suite with terrace.
Alaska Airlines Wi-Fi Guide: Pricing, Coverage, and When to Expect Free Starlink Access by Brie Bash October 17, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines offers free texting, streaming entertainment, and affordable high-speed internet on most flights. Beginning in 2026, Atmos Rewards members will gain free Starlink Wi-Fi, bringing faster, more consistent connectivity across the fleet. Here’s what you need to know about getting connected on Alaska Airlines.
SkyTeam Expands Domestic Lounge Access: Use Status to Access More Than 70 Domestic Lounges Worldwide by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce October 15, 2025 1 In April 2025, SkyTeam made some significant updates to its lounge access rules. The most notable change is that Elite Plus members can now access select lounges on select domestic itineraries. Here's what to know about SkyTeam lounge access rules.
SWISS Welcomes First Airbus A350: Here’s Your First Look Inside the Airline’s Brand-New Flagship Plane by Tyler Glatt October 14, 2025 0 SWISS just took delivery of its first-in-fleet Airbus A350. And AwardWallet had the unique opportunity to tour the airplane in Zurich, Switzerland ahead of its maiden flight. Like SWISS did for us, we’ll introduce you to Lausanne (the aircraft’s name), take you on a head-to-tail walkthrough of the new jet, and explain what you can expect from SWISS in the years ahead.
Visa Cardholders: Claim up to a 5GB Free eSIM via Gigsky — Or Perpetual Free eSIMs with the Right Card by JT Genter October 12, 2025 0 Staying connected while traveling has become essential for most travelers. And eSIMs are a savvy way to stay connected without paying $10 a day for international roaming. To entice you to try out its service, Gigsky has partnered with Visa to offer cardholders up to 5GB free. Certain cardholders even get a free plan each month! Here's how to check your eligibility and claim your free plan.
How to Access Oneworld Lounges: Rules, Exceptions, and Membership Options by Max Prosperi and Harrison Pierce October 11, 2025 0 Airport lounge access is truly a game-changer for frequent flyers. From hot meals to private shower suites, lounges are a great way to pass the time before your next flight. Like other major global airline alliances, Oneworld grants select frequent flyers with elite status and those traveling in premium cabins access to a network of lounges across the globe. In this post, we'll outline the three types of Oneworld lounges and how to access them.
7 Reasons Baros Maldives is a Compelling Way to Use Hilton Free Night Certificates by JT Genter October 10, 2025 2 In September 2025, I redeemed Hilton free night certificates for a stay at Baros Maldives, an SLH Hotel. From free speedboat transfers from the airport to overwater villas bookable as standard room awards, here's five reasons I loved my stay.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Is Live — Here Are 9 of My Favorite Travel Products on Sale Now by JT Genter October 7, 2025 5 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is here! That makes now a great time to pick up some travel supplies, whether you're planning on traveling this summer or gearing up for a trip next year. Here are 9 of our favorite travel items that are on sale now.
How to Visit the Dolomites (2026 Winter Olympics Host Site) Using Points and Miles by Cameron Laufer October 2, 2025 1 The Dolomites in Italy are a beautiful landscape -- and the home to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Whether you want to go to the games or just visit these beautiful mountains to hike or ski, we outline how you can use points and miles to save on flights and hotels.
Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 First Class Review: 5 Highlights From My Short-Haul Flight by Tyler Glatt September 29, 2025 0 Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite business class on long-haul flights. But in my opinion, its short-haul business class product — which it often sells as "first class" — can be just as impressive. And first class accurately describes the experience I had on a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 flight between Doha and Riyadh. It was just that good. Here are five highlights from this short flight.
How to Use and Maximize the Platinum Card® from American Express $600 Hotel Credit by Harrison Pierce and Ajay Jain September 26, 2025 2 Amex recently enhanced the annual Hotel Credit on the American Express Platinum Card®. This ultra-premium card now offers up to $600 in annual credits for hotel bookings! Here's how to use this perk each year, the benefits you can expect to receive when you actually visit the hotel.
Southwest Airlines Boarding Process: How it Currently Works and How It’s Changing in January 2026 by Samantha Holland and Cameron Laufer September 24, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines will be changing their boarding process. There are multiple paid and free methods to improve your boarding experience — both now and with the new system. Whether through earning elite status, using credit card perks, or purchasing early boarding, we're going over all the ways to ensure you get a great seat on your next flight.
How to Find and Access Marriott Lounges — And What You’ll Get if the Lounge Is Closed by Cameron Laufer September 22, 2025 1 Marriott has added a new search filter on its website that lets customers easily find properties with lounge access. This is great news for elite members who can enjoy these lounges at no cost. In this post, we’ll cover how to search for lounges, how to gain access, and what to expect if the lounge is closed.
10 Reasons Six Senses Laamu Is (Still) My Favorite Resort in the World by JT Genter September 21, 2025 1 This month, I returned to one of my favorite hotels I've ever stayed at: Six Senses Laamu. Here's what I love about this splurgy "barefoot luxury" resort in the Maldives, and how this stay was even better from my first visit in 2021.
Amex Now Shows Centurion Lounge Wait Times — Plus How to Use the Digital Waitlist to Skip the Line by Lauren Wynn and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea September 19, 2025 2 Amex Centurion Lounges are synonymous with luxury and exclusivity, but in today's day and age, you can expect some overcrowding and long wait times. In response, American Express has introduced digital waitlists through the Amex app — allowing travelers to queue up virtually instead of standing in line. Here's how to join the waitlist.
Delta Digital ID Lets You Breeze Through Security Without Showing ID — Here’s How It Works by Harrison Pierce September 17, 2025 0 Delta Digital ID offers a hands-free experience when checking bags and going through the security checkpoint. At the airport, you'll look into a camera that will send your biographic information to a facial biometric matching service. This information is used to verify your identity, so you can keep your paper boarding pass and government-issued ID in your pocket. Here's what to know.
Capital One to Cancel Existing Priority Pass Accounts for Venture X Business Cardholders by Jon Nickel-D'Andrea September 12, 2025 2 Capital One just emailed Venture X Business cardholders to announce that exiting Priority Pass accounts will be canceled in less than two months. Here's how to re-enroll now, and the new restrictions on the new Priority Pass accounts.
Southwest Airlines to Launch Free Wi-Fi This Fall — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce October 25, 2025 1 Southwest will soon offer free Wi-Fi to all Rapid Rewards members across its entire fleet. While this is largely good news, it's unclear whether the Wi-Fi will be strong enough to handle the increased usage. Plus, the lack of charging ports at the seats limits this utility. Here's what you need to know.
Smart Traveller: The Free Program That Rewards You for Visiting Airport Lounges by Sam Helmy and Carissa Rawson September 12, 2025 1 The Smart Traveller program allows you to earn points for lounge visits and then redeem them for a variety of options, including lounge visits, hotel stays, gift cards, and more. The deal is even sweeter because you can earn points even on complimentary visits to lounges through your credit card lounge membership.
JetBlue to Partner With Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Upgraded Wi-Fi — Here’s the Rollout Timeline by Harrison Pierce September 6, 2025 1 JetBlue has announced a partnership with Amazon's Project Kuiper to bring high-speed Wi-Fi to select aircraft in 2027. Project Kuiper uses low Earth orbit satellites to bring broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach locations around the globe. JetBlue will be the first airline to deploy Project Kuiper across a quarter of its fleet. Here's what to know.
Citi Strata Elite Field Trip: Using My Blacklane Credit to Ride With a Chauffeur in Austin, Texas by Tyler Glatt September 6, 2025 2 The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card unlocks up to $200 in annual credits for chauffeur driven rides worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about how the Blacklane credit works and my experience using it on a trip through Austin, Texas.
How to Use IHG’s Calendar Search to Find the Best Award Nights and Lowest Cash Rates by Jenna Hansen September 5, 2025 4 If you find yourself with the itch to plan a trip and flexibility is on your side, using a feature like the IHG award calendar can help save you a chunk of points or cash. It can also save you time. Rather than having to search night after night for the cheapest pricing, you can view availability and costs for an entire month at a time.
From Unbeatable Value to an Epic Infinity Pool: Four Things I Loved About My Stay at InterContinental Crete by Tyler Glatt August 30, 2025 1 The only thing I love more than a free hotel night is a free hotel night in Greece. I recently spent five nights in Agios Nikolaos for almost nothing by redeeming IHG free night certificates for an extended stay at the InterContinental Crete. And it was awesome. Here are four highlights that made this stay one to remember.
