American instant elite status offer for Hyatt elites

American instant elite status offer for Hyatt elites

American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership in 2019. Thanks to this partnership, elite members in both programs can link their AAdvantage and Hyatt accounts and enjoy reciprocal earnings. American and Hyatt have occasionally offered fast-track elite status offers to members with linked accounts. Now, we have two: AAdvantage is offering an…

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus card review: Full details

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus card review: Full details

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview Even if you aren’t a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with a solid welcome bonus and perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating…

A new villain show will debut at Disney World in 2025

A new villain show will debut at Disney World in 2025

Something wicked this way comes … to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next summer. On Tuesday, Disney announced that an all-new live production will be staged in the Sunset Boulevard area of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the enchantingly evil new show will take guests into the “mysterious, reflective realm…

How to earn 10 points per dollar on select dining reservations and takeout with Chase Sapphire

How to earn 10 points per dollar on select dining reservations and takeout with Chase Sapphire

Foodies, take notice: Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can earn 10 points per dollar on dining purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards — including prepaid reservations, takeout, delivery, unique dining experiences and more. Here’s how this perk works and how you can take advantage when booking your next dining reservation. Earning 10 points per dollar on dining…

DFW plans overhaul of busiest, oldest terminal

DFW plans overhaul of busiest, oldest terminal

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is planning a major face-lift for its busiest but most dated terminal. Last week, airport leaders joined forces with American Airlines on a ceremonial kickoff to a multibillion-dollar overhaul for DFW’s Terminal C. The project will see construction crews overhaul the facilities of the terminal over the next six…

Delta cuts convenient daytime flights from New York to Paris

Delta cuts convenient daytime flights from New York to Paris

You’ll no longer be able to have breakfast in New York and dinner in Paris. That’s because Delta Air Lines has eliminated its eastbound transatlantic daytime flight between the two cities, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The daytime flight will end on Oct. 26, and then Delta…

New Zealand to hike tourism tax starting Oct. 1

New Zealand to hike tourism tax starting Oct. 1

Entering New Zealand is about to get more expensive. Starting next month, the country is set to nearly triple its tourism tax amid surging tourism, the government announced Tuesday. Beginning Oct. 1, tourists entering New Zealand from most countries, including the U.S., will have to pay a hiked International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy of…

Tipping on a cruise: What to know about cruise ship gratuities

Tipping on a cruise: What to know about cruise ship gratuities

How much to tip on a cruise is a question that trips up many first-timers. That’s because some cruise lines tack daily service fees onto passenger bills — yet many travelers still hand out additional cash gratuities, either as a matter of course or for exemplary service. The extra cost of the automatic gratuity charges…