Vietnam has never flown more, yet its most ambitious airline just parked its last jets. Demand was never Bamboo's problem, and that is the warning.
Sonder Hotels Are Back, As A Boutique Stay Finder
Marriott killed Sonder last November. The brand just came back from bankruptcy court, and it does not own a single room this time.
AMEX Platinum Hotel Status Grows, Just Not In The US
Amex just handed Platinum members Accor Gold status in 12 countries. Every single one of them is somewhere you do not live.
American Airlines Is Growing Itself Into A Hole
American kept $71 million on nearly $17 billion, so it is ordering more widebodies it will borrow for. The people who built the debt want your trust to fix it.
America’s $250 Visa Fee Could Boomerang
The US now tacks $250 onto most visitor visas. The bigger risk for Americans is what happens when other countries decide to return the favor.
Even Your Transferable Points Buy Less Now
Chase trimmed Hyatt, Citi cut two hotel partners, and Amex slashed Flying Blue abroad. The points sold as inflation proof are being devalued.
Spirit Is Dead, But Someone Just Bid Free Spirit Miles
Spirit's Free Spirit program hit the auction block. Nobody will say if your points survive, but the bidders know something you don't.
Poland Is Building Europe’s Next Megahub. Nobody Noticed.
While Heathrow argues about a runway, Poland is pouring concrete for a megahub between Warsaw and Lodz. The next great European hub is not where you think.
Of Course Marriott Stopped Emailing You About Claims
Marriott's Best Rate Guarantee now works in silence. File a claim, hear nothing, and watch the deadline pass. That is not an accident.
Chicago’s O’Hare Bet Could Get More Expensive
Chicago says its $8.8 billion O'Hare bet is on track. The bill for who actually pays it is just arriving.
Qatar’s New Caracas Route Is A Sanctions Signal
A Gulf carrier just opened a door to Caracas that Washington spent years trying to keep shut.
Boeing and Wizz Air Are Betting On Sewage Fuel
Boeing and Wizz Air are betting your next flight runs on treated sewage, and they're further along than you'd guess.
Mid-Year Status Update 2026: Where I Am Winning, Losing
Elite status at airlines, hotels, cruise lines, car rental agencies, and now credit cards all play a factor in how we travel. Here’s how I am faring for 2026 at the midway point. Elite Status Purpose, Needs, And Wants...
Owners Want a Cut of the Marriott Bonvoy Machine
Marriott's owners say Bonvoy's billion dollar machine shortchanges them on award nights. However the fight ends, your points are likely to pay for it.
Delta New International Routes: Smart or Random?
Delta keeps adding nonstop Europe flights from cities that are not hubs. Is the dartboard strategy genius, and which city is next?
Ryanair Proves Airlines Need To Be Cheap Or Banks
Ryanair made billions flying people cheaply, while US legacy airlines lean heavily on banks. That contrast says a lot about what airlines really are now. Ryanair Made Real Airline Profit There is a version of the airline business that...
Premium Economy Is Where Airlines Make Money Now
Delta now earns more up front than in coach, and United and American keep pouring seats into premium economy. The back of the plane is shrinking.
Turkey Is The Mediterranean Value Play Of 2026
Greece and Italy keep getting pricier while a weak lira makes Turkey the Mediterranean's quiet value play. Here is how to use it before it fades.
Delta Stays Review: Is Delta’s Hotel Portal Worth It?
Delta Stays is Delta’s hotel portal dangling 5x miles. Read the fine print: the everyday earn rate is a thin 2 miles per dollar, and it is not worth it.
Gaggan Hotel And The Luxury Of Fewer Choices
Gaggan Hotel points to a luxury travel trend where the best brands curate the experience instead of offering endless choices. Gaggan Moves From Restaurant To Full Hospitality When I think about Gaggan, I don’t first think about any particular...
