EU’s ETIAS Travel Authorization: What Americans and Brits Need to Know
The European Union is introducing a new travel authorization system, the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), in late 2026. This impacts U.S....
United Flight Attendants Resume Contract Talks After 5 Years Without Raises
United Airlines and its flight attendants union, the AFA-CWA, are set to resume contract negotiations in March after a five-year freeze on pay increases....
Expedited Visas: How a Private Service Streamlined My Trip to China
For frequent travelers, securing visas can be a major hassle. Last year, while booking a Japan Airlines flight with miles, I realized my itinerary...
Maximizing Citi ThankYou Rewards: Top Hotel Picks Before the April 19 Devaluation
For travelers who strategically use credit card points, time is running out to secure high-value stays through a specific partnership. Citi ThankYou Rewards has...
Airline Agent Assaults Passenger Over Recording Dispute
A WestJet airline agent physically attacked a 73-year-old passenger after the man attempted to record an interaction regarding a forced flight change. The incident,...
The Strategic Shift in Travel Tech: From Pipeline Growth to AI-Driven Efficiency
The global travel technology landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. While competition among major distribution platforms intensifies, the underlying strategy for hotel owners and...
Travel Industry Shifts: AI, Expansion, and Labor Impacts
The travel sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological adoption, strategic expansion into new markets, and ongoing labor challenges. Recent developments reveal a...
Travel Industry Shifts: AI, Bankruptcies, and Brand Strategies
The travel sector is undergoing rapid changes, with AI adoption, financial restructuring, and evolving brand strategies reshaping the landscape. While many companies rush to...
Why the Aeroplan and Hyatt Partnership Is a Mixed Bag for Points Hackers
Air Canada’s Aeroplan program and World of Hyatt just linked up.
It’s another airline-hotel alliance, but this one has teeth.
Linking accounts unlocks reciprocal status boosts,...
American Airlines Upgrades Lounges While Passengers Report Aircraft Conditions
American Airlines is expanding amenities in its Admirals Clubs with the addition of bagel and waffle bars for morning travelers. This upgrade contrasts sharply...