It’s your chance to be among the first to fly BlueFirst. JetBlue’s new first-class cabin is officially available for purchase, the airline announced on Thursday, unveiling the first details of its plans to introduce domestic premium service to the airline. BlueFirst will debut on Dec. 8 on JetBlue Flight 1169 from Boston Logan International Airport…

If you’re an eligible Amex cardmember, you have access to American Express Global Dining Access by Resy. This collection can net you savings at some of the world’s best restaurants and may even qualify you for your card’s U.S. Resy statement credit if it has one. This isn’t a perk that’s often discussed, so it’s…

The Royal Hawaiian, an iconic part of Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach for nearly a century and one of the world’s most famous hotels, is getting an extreme makeover, just in time for its 100th birthday celebration. The hotel, also known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” turns 100 in February of 2027, and the renovations…

One of the greatest growth stories in the history of cruising continued on Thursday as Viking unveiled yet another large crop of new vessels. The 29-year-old cruise brand officially welcomed seven new ships to its fleet during an intimate naming ceremony along the waterfront of Amsterdam, bringing its grand total to 109. The addition of…

Booking a table can be the least exciting part of a night out. However, the platform you use to do it can now earn you rewards worth anything from a few cents to a delicious discount on your bill. OpenTable, DoorDash and Seated all reward you for dining out, though each takes a different approach….

The Transportation Security Administration rolled out a new program in September that allows TSA PreCheck members to travel through airport security without a ticket, harkening back to the days before 9/11, when people could greet or bid farewell to their traveling loved ones right at the gate. But now it looks like TSA plans to…

Many loyalty programs don’t let you transfer points to other members, while others charge a fee to move points to another member. But with World of Hyatt, members can gift points to other members for free and with few restrictions. That’s right: Hyatt members can transfer points to other members without paying a fee. And…

Since Europe launched its automated border control system, you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers. Don’t take the bait….

Are you looking for the most activity-packed, megaresort-like Royal Caribbean cruise ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to get on one of the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships. These ships are, by nature, the Royal Caribbean ships with the most pools, waterslides and other top-deck activities, as well as the most onboard restaurants, bars…

There’s a lot of news today from Southwest Airlines, including new elite status tiers and qualification requirements, a first look at its forthcoming Icon Lounges, faster ways to earn Tier Qualifying Points toward elite status and more. But there’s one change that really jumped out at me: The way you qualify for a Southwest Companion…