Tag: Travel Experience

American Airlines and British Airways now operate at New York-JFK under one roof. With the two airlines having co-located at Terminal 8, sweeping changes have been made to the premium travel experience, including lounges. Here is what travelers need to know about the three joint premium lounges.

Capital One just announced that it will eliminate non-lounge benefits for the complimentary Priority Pass Select memberships provided to various cardholders, including the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. This change kicks in effective January 1, 2023.

This week, Delta Air Lines announced a significant number of changes to its Sky Club access policy. The negative changes are aimed at reducing crowding - by cutting many travelers' access. Changes include huge price increases for Sky Club membership fees, eliminating eligibility of certain cabin classes from access, and much much more.

Alaska Mileage Plan has announced that it will cut access to lounges for many paid and award first class tickets effective February 15, 2023. Also, the airline is hiking the price of their yearly lounge memberships. Here's what to know about these changes and the few exceptions to the new rules.

Delta recently introduced a three-hour limit to its Sky Club access policy. From June 1, 2022, eligible guests will only be able to access Delta Sky Clubs 3 hours before departure or 3 hours after arrival. Here's what you need to know about these new restrictions.

Cardmembers of American Express Platinum Card® or The Business Platinum Card® from American Express might be glad to know they now have access to Virgin Clubhouses - some of the best lounges around. This comes after Plaza Premium took over the management of the lounges. Thanks to Plaza Premium's partnership with Amex, select Amex cardholders now access five of the Virgin Clubhouse lounges for free.

A first-of-its-kind Hilton property with a Warner Brothers theme offers free tickets to three nearby theme parks as part of your stay. This includes a water park, Warner Brothers park, and even the world's fastest roller coaster. Along with character breakfast and pool-side movies, the best part is that you can book this property using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a look at this unique redemption opportunity.

Through February 9, 2022, United MileagePlus members can get $100 in TravelBank credit when signing up for a new CLEAR membership. Additionally, you'll get a special rate on your CLEAR membership when you signup through this promotion. We'll also show you how to get your CLEAR membership totally free -- making this deal even better.

If your Chase credit card comes with a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck reimbursement benefit, you may have a new use. Chase recently, but quietly, added a new option to several of its cards: an application fee credit for the Trusted Traveler Program called NEXUS. But what is this program, and how do you use this benefit? You might be surprised to learn that NEXUS is a better option than Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

The Bilt Rewards app now offers an in-app, real-time flight award search feature. This is innovative and extremely useful. Other transferrable points currencies require you to go to the airline's loyalty program, search there, come back to transfer your points, then back to the airline to make a booking. However, this only works on two airlines right now. Here's a look at this innovative feature.

A European Union court recently ruled that passengers are entitled to compensation if a flight is rescheduled to depart more than an hour early. In these circumstances, the same rules as a “cancelled flight” will apply under EU261 passenger rights. Here’s what this court case means for you, the traveler.

AwardWallet just added several features, including the ability to upload important travel documents like your Covid-19 vaccine card. This opt-in option gives you a way to easily access these important documents while traveling. Here's what it can do for you, the traveler.

Hilton recently announced that it would be introducing a series of system updates in an effort to enhance the overall experience for its guests. The first of these new features lets guests share a digital key to their room through Digital Key Share. Hilton is also rolling out advanced upgrades for elite members. Here's what we know so far about how these perks will work.

Do you see warm sandy beaches, lush tropical vegetation, delightful pools, and a beautiful resort in your future? If so, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa might be a perfect choice! In this post, we’ve got a case study on how to use points and miles, credit card perks, and elite status to book an amazing getaway at a huge discount.

American Express has solidified its lounge access partnership with Lufthansa. Now, cardmembers of Platinum- and Centurion-branded cards can permanently access select Lufthansa lounges in Frankfurt and Munich.

American Express just announced a forthcoming Centurion Lounge in Washington DC, along with the move and expansion of two existing Centurion Lounges. Plans to open/reopen are set for late 2022. Here's what you need to know about these new lounges and how to get in once they (re)open.

Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers have not conducted interviews for new applicants since March 19th. But, after months of delays, the centers finally reopened on September 8, 2020. Interview slots are wide-open in some locations meaning now is the time to schedule your appointment if you've been unable to get one in the past few months.

What makes a great business class experience? I think a smooth check-in, nice lounge, great seats, tasty food, plenty of entertainment options and great wine! Check out my review of the KLM new business-class experience from Amsterdam to New York on the Boeing 747-400 Combi.

When used correctly, FastPass+ can save you hours in line and help you spend more time riding and less time waiting. But the system is complicated and can be confusing for those new to the process. Here are our tips to turn you into a FastPass+ pro and family hero.

American Express has confirmed that it will open new Centurion Lounges at London Heathrow (LHR) and Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) airports. There is also a strong possibility that a Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) location will be announced soon.

Priority Pass has announced the addition of Rock & Brews at Los Angeles LAX Terminal 1 to its network of lounges and restaurants. The move is good news for Priority Pass members at LAX since two recently added restaurants have either left the program or are in the process of leaving after a short stay.

CLEAR members can now use their membership to benefit from expedited security screening at New York/JFK Terminal 4. The move is the first new addition of CLEAR lanes in New York since CLEAR was first added to JFK and LaGuardia in January 2017.

Priority Pass has finally added Chef Geoff’s at Washington IAD, to its network of participating restaurants and lounges. Chef Geoff’s becomes the only Priority Pass establishment on Concourse C at Washington DC Dulles IAD airport.

CLEAR has announced the addition of CLEAR Kiosks at Florida's Fort Lauderdale International airport. The Kiosks are in Terminal 2, and depending on your eligibility can be used every day from 04:00 am to 08:00 pm.

With millions of apps available to download for smartphones, it’s difficult to decide which ones will add value or merely clutter your phone. To help alleviate this dilemma, we’ve identified several apps that make traveling more efficient and enjoyable. No, this isn't a list of every app, but they're ones that we think make sense whenever you're traveling.

Priority Pass has announced the addition of another restaurant to its network. This time around it is The Café by Mise en Place at Tampa International. The new restaurant becomes the first Priority Pass establishment at TPA.

You can now enroll in TSA Pre✓® at participating Staples stores around the nation. By the end of the year, you will be able to enroll in TSA Pre✓® at 50 Staples stores nationwide, and there are plans for the program to be rolled out to more stores in the future.

Priority Pass has added both a restaurant, and a new airport to its Network, with the addition of Noble Hops at Tucson International airport TUS.

Priority Pass has recently added P.F. Chang’s At LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to its network. This makes P.F. Chang’s the first Priority Pass restaurant in the terminal and joins the KAL lounge as the second Priority Pass establishment at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.

Priority Pass has announced the addition of 2 restaurants at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and one restaurant at Los Angeles (LAX). All three restaurants are located airside.