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Hyatt Makes Finding Award Nights Easier With New Award Calendar
Hyatt just rolled out a new award calendar on its website and app that shows month-by-month award night availability. This makes it much easier to spot open nights using points, especially at hard-to-book properties.
With Bag Fees, Southwest is (Much) Worse … Except Where it Matters Most
Flyers might be more wary of flying Southwest Airlines than ever, but the key to booking the best flight prices on any airline is to pay attention to Southwest's sales ... their competitors sure are.
DHS Sets its Sights on TSA’s Carry-on Liquids Limits
Just days after changing its shoes-off security screening policy, the Department of Homeland Security signals it's ready to adjust travelers' carry-on liquids restrictions.
Hyatt’s Family Plan Rate: How to Save 50% on a Second Hotel Room
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, Ep. 19: Travel Like Gunnar & Kyle – The Tips, Tricks & Apps We Swear By
In the throes of summer travel season, it's more important than ever to equip yourself with the tips, tricks, and tools to be a better traveler.
Coming Soon: New Citi ‘Strata Elite’ Premium Travel Card!
Citi is jumping back into the premium travel credit card game, confirming plans to launch a new Citi Strata Elite Card in Q3 2025 aimed at affluent travelers.
Delta Will Return to Hong Kong (HKG) with Flights from Los Angeles (LAX)
Delta announced a new route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Hong Kong (HKG) starting next summer, the airline's fifth Asian destination.
Capital One Venture X vs Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Which is Best?
They're two of the top premium travel cards on the market, but which is better? See our full breakdown of the Capital One Venture X vs Chase Sapphire Reserve.
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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.