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Now Open: Amex’s Brand-New Centurion Lounge at Tokyo-Haneda (HND)
American Express is set to open the doors to its new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo-Haneda airport tomorrow, July 16. This is the bank's first lounge in Japan, and you can get in with an Amex Platinum and Business Platinum Card, as well as the international versions.
The Upside of Hilton’s Latest Devaluations: Better Award Space
Although it's pricier to book some of Hilton's premier properties, these recent devaluations have resulted in more award space at once-rare hotels.
Storms Jam Up NYC Airports as Delays & Cancellations Spill into Tuesday
Heavy rain and storms throttled New York City airports Monday night, leading to cascading delays and cancellations Tuesday as well.
Amex Debuts New ‘Sidecar by Centurion Lounge’ Concept, Ups Centurion Lounge Menus
American Express is shaking up the airport lounge experience again, unveiling Sidecar by Centurion Lounge - a new spinoff of the bank's popular Centurion Lounges set to open at Las Vegas in 2026.
Amex’s New ‘As High As’ Offers Are Bad News for Points Collectors
American Express is changing the welcome offer bonus landscape ... but not in a way that helps travelers. For years, savvy travelers have been going on a scavenger hunt in search of the biggest possible American Express welcome offer.
Reality Check: ‘Free’ Travel Isn’t Actually Free
Social media influencers use glossy videos to promote "free" travel (and credit cards). It's time for a reality check: There's no such thing as free travel.
Earn up to 70K Delta SkyMiles With a New Delta Card
Delta is out with big offers on its suite of SkyMiles credit cards, with up to 70,000 SkyMiles or more up for grabs.
Survey: Southwest’s Baggage Fees are Spooking Once-Loyal Flyers
Less than two months after Southwest began charging for baggage fees, this survey shows that many travelers may be booking with other carriers as a result.
After Cutbacks, The Capital One Venture X is No Longer Best for Family Lounge Access
Capital One is gutting lounge access for Venture X cardholders early next year. While these changes are a blow to most travelers, they hit families hardest.
Delta Confirms: Basic Business Class Fares are Coming
You thought basic economy was bad? It's only a matter of time before Delta starts selling stripped-down "basic" business class tickets.