These U.S. Cities Are Getting New Direct Routes to Portugal Next Year — What to Know

United Airlines is making two noteworthy changes to its network.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Echeverria, 31, who moved from New York to Portugal in 2019. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

United Airlines is elevating its status in the Mile High City with another big expansion.

With 2024 coming to a close, the countdown to qualify for Delta Medallion status is on. However, Delta SkyMiles members have one important task to complete before the year ends.

American Airlines is once again going long from Pittsburgh.

Germany and France have just unveiled a new direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris, which is said to underscore the strong bond between the two nations and evidence Europe’s ability to lure in more rail travelers.

When weighing the merits of a long layover at a seemingly out-of-the-way airport (say, 18 hours at Istanbul’s Atatürk when you’re flying from Washington, D.C. to Bordeaux), consider whether it offers a free layover tour for in-transit passengers. Major hubs in Asia and the Middle East now provide connecting travelers with a glimpse of the city beyond the airport, on free tours that are easily booked on arrival or reserved in advance. The well-run programs are so robust, it’s like getting a mini-vacation tacked onto your real vacation.

A new Alaska Airlines premium credit card with enhanced perks and greater opportunities to earn bonus miles is coming next summer.

More than 119 million travelers are expected to take to the skies and hit the roads for the December end-of-year holidays, capping a record-setting season.

There's a fun opportunity for Alaska Mileage Plan members right now. You could earn 500 Alaska Mileage Plan miles just for putting yourself on a waitlist for a newly announced premium card from Alaska, and another 5,000 bonus miles for being one of the first approved for the fancy new card.

One of the many benefits of opting for an Airbnb over a hotel is remote check-ins. The lockbox check-in has become common practice at most rental properties due to its convenience for the guest and host. It means you don’t need to fix an arrival time or make small talk after a long journey. In some cases, you never meet your host, leaving you in peace to relax on vacation. Last month, however, the landscape of short-term rentals changed in Italy due to backlash against the market by local residents and new regulations put in place by the government to verify guests’ identities. You must now meet your hosts on arrival to receive a key in person and fill out information to share with the government for bookings on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.

In recent months, JetBlue has pulled back a bit in Europe, trimming its footprint at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in the off-peak months and scaling back in Paris and Amsterdam.