Arson, Robberies, and Chaotic Soccer Matches Mark the Start of the 2024 Paris Olympics

American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt launched a partnership in 2019, offering reciprocal benefits for elite members in each program. Since then, we've seen a number of limited-time promotions for members, including the ability to pick up instant status (the most recent offer ended in September).

Oct 7, 2024 • 14 min read

It’s shaping up to be a busy — and expensive — holiday travel season, and some days over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are going to be pricier than others.

When I picture a road trip, I see images of two carefree people in a convertible traversing Route 66. There are no kids in the picture, and I'm not even sure there is luggage. It feels so easy and inexpensive. A road trip with kids, however, is a different experience, especially when those kids are teenagers.

Marriott announced changes to its partnership with Uber on Tuesday, including devaluing riders' points-earning potential while adding new yet less-than-worthwhile perks.

The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler, marking the beginning of the “winter season” for airlines. By a quirk of the industry calendar, airlines’ official winter schedules begin at the end of October and run through March. And new schedules mean new routes.

Sep 30, 2024 • 6 min read

Carnival Corp. said Monday that Alaska has emerged as one of the cruise line operator’s top destinations this year, especially for first-time cruisegoers.

I love visiting kitschy or unique tourist landmarks on a road trip or weekend getaway. In fact, after visiting all 50 states solo, I've enjoyed my short visits to nearly all the major tourist attractions in the United States.

I think of myself as a well-traveled individual with a very solid knowledge of geography and tourist sights. Most of the people at Matador Network see themselves in the same way. After all, we live and breathe travel day in, day out. Yet, apparently, none of us know much about Germany.

I met my partner in New Orleans right before COVID changed everything, and I never thought our relationship would involve dealing with international borders and visa rules. As an Australian, I was used to long-haul flights, but the emotional challenges were something I didn't expect.

Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines have launched a close partnership to expand flights to Northern Europe, just weeks after the European carrier joined the SkyTeam alliance.