13 Stopover Flights to Help You Get the Most Out of International Airfare
Booking stopover flights is one of the most underrated travel hacks to maximize your vacation time and budget. The best airline stopover programs essentially provide a free mini-visit to a city in an international airline’s home country—typically the capital city or the location of the carrier’s main airport hub. Usually
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This Asian Airline Was Just Named the No. 1 Carrier in the World
Korean Air has been named Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com, which provides airline safety and product ratings. Airline Ratings says its highly anticipated airline awards focused on “passenger comfort, feedback, and product consistency across an airline’s route network.” The South Korean airline also won the World’s Best Economy Class
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. BA, Spotnana Spotnana has developed a direct integration with British Airways enabling customers to access the airline’s content as well as servicing capabilities. Get a dose of digital travel in your inbox each
Dream Hotels Brand, Other Properties Added to World of Hyatt Loyalty Program
by Donald Wood Last updated: 10:20 AM ET, Thu June 29, 2023 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. Hyatt loyalty members can now
Delta SkyMiles: Complete guide to earning, redeeming and elite status
One of the most popular frequent flyer programs is Delta SkyMiles, the loyalty program of Delta Air Lines. TPG’s February 2025 valuations peg Delta SkyMiles at 1.2 cents apiece, and you can redeem them for flights, upgrades, hotels and more. You’ll typically get the most value from your miles if
Can You Use Your Phone on a Plane? What to Know About Airplane Mode, 5G, and In-Flight Wi-Fi
The situation is a bit different compared to how 5G has been rolling out in the US, which has actually caused flight cancellations and delays. In the UK and EU, there was no concern that the 5G signal would interfere with the equipment in the cockpit. “There is much less
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Pontremoli Is One of Italy’s Best-kept Secrets — How to Visit
We have mixed feelings writing about Pontremoli, the city our family has called home for 250 years. We are torn between keeping our well-kept secret and sharing it with others. But the food is too good and the culture too rich not to spread the word. Pontremoli — situated in
Expedia Group CEO outlines three strategies for using AI in the year ahead
“A solid year with a strong finish,” is how new Expedia Group chief financial officer Scott Schenkel characterized the company’s Q4 and full year 2024 financial report as he spoke to analysts Thursday night having just stepped into the role. The company reported revenue of $3.1 billion in Q4, up 10%
Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule, Adds New Seasonal Service
by Donald Wood Last updated: 12:55 PM ET, Thu June 29, 2023 Southwest Airlines announced the extension of its flight schedule through early 2024 and the addition of new seasonal nonstop service. The carrier revealed plans to resume several seasonal routes, starting on January 8, 2024, to help travelers escape
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express card review
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card is Delta’s top-tier cobranded business credit card. It offers benefits best suited for high-budget businesses loyal to Delta. If Delta Medallion elite status and lounge access are important to you, there’s a lot to
