China was a booming opportunity when United Airlines launched flights to Chengdu a decade ago. “China is a market that is an economy that continues to grow at a very strong pace. And there are many opportunities in China that you can develop markets with, particularly with the [Boeing] 787,” Jim Compton, United’s then-chief revenue […]

Virgin Atlantic is expanding its network with the addition of three “new” destinations. The U.K.-based carrier announced this week that it would add service to Accra, Ghana; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Toronto for the upcoming summer season. To start, Virgin will fly from its hub at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ)

The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card continues to fly under the radar, despite having the potential to offer the highest base cash-back rate of any rewards credit card. If you hold $100,000 or more in assets with Bank of America and/or Merrill, you qualify for Platinum Honors in Bank of America’s Preferred Rewards®

Travel now is more unpredictable than ever. I’ve been lucky that none of my trips this year so far have been incredibly affected by delays or cancellations. However, it’s quite possible that your next flight could be delayed or canceled. Other TPG staffers have experienced travel issues in past years. For example, TPG aviation reporter

You’ll no longer be able to have breakfast in New York and dinner in Paris. That’s because Delta Air Lines has eliminated its eastbound transatlantic daytime flight between the two cities, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The daytime flight will end on Oct. 26, and then Delta

We all know that the last thing you want to do is forget your passport when traveling internationally, but you may not realize that there are many passport details that, if overlooked, can derail your trip before you even get to the airport. Here’s how to avoid eight common passport mistakes. Ensure your passport has

I’ve always used points and miles as a tool to enjoy travel experiences that I could typically never otherwise afford to purchase. Over time, this has often meant maximizing my rewards to book first-class flights and fancy hotel rooms. But aside from staying in Waldorf Astoria hotels and booking first-class flights on Japan Airlines’ newest

One of the biggest misconceptions for people new to the loyalty world is that the only way to earn points and miles is by flying an airline regularly or carrying an airline credit card. But did you know you can earn points or miles for future travel from the comfort of your living room by

When it comes to kids clubs, onboard entertainment and service, Disney Cruise Line blows just about every other mainstream cruise line out of the water. However, it doesn’t quite have the top-deck “wow” factor of other brands. On its ships, the main attractions tend to be the pools and water rides, which include AquaDuck, AquaDunk

Dock Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas side-by-side, and you’re likely to notice a couple things. The first is that as the largest and second-largest cruise ships in the world, respectively, they’re both massive. The second is that, despite their similar size, they look a bit different. If you’re unfamiliar