Happy Sunday! Here’s your roundup of the week’s top travel-related news.
Whether you missed out on visiting Europe this summer or are considering returning, American Airlines announced five new routes for summer 2025, including flights to Edinburgh, Athens and Madrid.
If you’ve become frustrated with Delta SkyMiles’ dynamic pricing or Virgin Atlantic Flying Club’s four-figure surcharges when redeeming your points and miles, you’re not alone. Here’s why Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program has quickly become my favorite SkyTeam loyalty program.
From insufficient validity times to water damage, ensure your passport is in great shape before your next journey with our eight mistakes to avoid.
You might be wondering if Clear is still worth it despite random ID checks, TSA PreCheck and recent price increases. The promise to skip through long security lines has lost its shine recently. We put it to the test.
After a blockbuster month of route adjustments in July, August was one of the quietest months of the year for network changes. Still, there are exciting announcements from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and more.
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation launched a formal investigation into the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest domestic airlines. We examine what this could mean for you.
Finally, this is also the last weekend to apply for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card with a welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Upon opening your account, you’ll receive a one-time, $250 credit for Capital One Travel — which is valid for one year — making this limited-time offer worth up to $1,000 in travel for only a modest $95 annual fee. Don’t wait, because this offer ends Monday.
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