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Ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby on May 4, travelers will have the chance to try out a new type of Clear lane at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Kentucky. Last week, the expedited airport security program launched Clear Mobile lane at SDF — an app-based lane for Clear users in lieu of…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Booking far ahead and not sure whether the flight will actually work for you? Frontier Airlines offers relatively flexible policies that may be of help. As your travel date gets closer, the cost to change or cancel your flight will increase.…

There’s bad news for Hilton Honors loyalists looking to cash in on an award stay or earn points in New York City: The Conrad New York Midtown is exiting the Hilton portfolio and leaving the Hilton Honors family in early June. Hilton confirmed to TPG with the following statement:  Hilton and hotel ownership have decided…

The Federal Aviation Administration just lifted a nationwide ground stop for Alaska Airlines. Late Wednesday morning, the FAA issued an advisory stating that Alaska Airlines was in a full nationwide ground stop. The advisory reads that “all Alaska mainline … flights ground stopped.” A second advisory corrected that it didn’t include flights at Horizon or…

Points and miles can get you more than just a business-class seat or an upgraded room at a swanky resort — they can also help you score once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. You can use them to live out your “Fast & Furious” fantasies or snag seats at concerts with hard-to-get tickets. We saw this with Marriott Bonvoy’s…

If you’re planning on viewing the rare, total solar eclipse when it passes over the U.S. on Monday, it’s not too late to pick up a pair of special eclipse-viewing glasses  On Monday, the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, temporarily turning day into night for more than four minutes in many…

Passport costs will increase in the United Kingdom starting April 11, so apply for a new one now if you want to lock in the current cheaper price. The cost of online passport applications in the U.K. will rise more than 7% from 82.50 British pounds ($104.54) to 88.50 pounds ($112.15) for people 16 and…

Found just an hour and a half south of San Diego is one of the wine world’s most hidden gems: Valle de Guadalupe. An up-and-coming region in Baja California, Mexico, Valle de Guadalupe has been catching global attention for its wineries, culinary explorations and eye-popping lodgings. In this video, TPG’s Marc Ramos and food and…

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Pricing and availability are accurate as of 9 a.m. EDT on March 20, 2024. Right now, we’re seeing Apple AirTags at a discounted price as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale — with individual AirTags at their lowest price since Black Friday. There’s no…

American Airlines’ AAdvantage program still offers a compelling partner award chart. And you can often find good-value domestic awards, too. One of the strongest aspects of the American AAdvantage program is the value of its miles. However, it can be difficult to earn and redeem American miles, as the airline does not partner with major…