United Airlines is following Delta with a significant change to its frequent-flyer program. Under the revised MileagePlus rules, members will earn award miles based on how much they spend on a ticket rather than the distance they fly. This shift continues a wider industry trend that ties rewards more directly to spending than to travel … Read more
If you’re in Medellín on business, plan a day trip to Santa Fe de Antioquia, one of the region’s earliest settlements founded in 1541. Less than two hours from Medellín, this town has preserved its colonial character, featuring a lively central square framed by historic churches and stalls selling locally grown spices and handcrafted items. … Read more
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual accessibility report covering the country’s top 30 airports. For the second consecutive year, Manchester Airport was rated “poor” and was the only airport to receive this lowest rating. The CAA highlighted problems including long waiting times for assistance and shortcomings in how performance data is recorded … Read more
The LGBTQIA+ travel market is now valued at more than $200 billion a year, and analysts expect it to climb past $500 billion by the end of the decade. Although legal advances—such as broader rights to marry and form families—can change traditional spending patterns, LGBTQIA+ travelers still tend to take more trips and spend more … Read more
Looking for a touch of color after a long winter? The Butterfly Sanctuary at Home Grown Cellars in Madera, California — about a half hour from Fresno and roughly two and a half hours from San Francisco — reopens for the season this weekend. This family-owned farm is best known for its pomegranate products, but … Read more
American Airlines now provides high-speed WiFi on more aircraft than any other carrier. This expansion includes the airline’s entire long-term mainline narrow-body fleet—more than 700 aircraft—bringing satellite-based connectivity that supports video streaming, file uploads and downloads. The retrofitted planes also offer live TV streaming, giving passengers access to 12 channels on personal devices at no … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay invites guests to recharge this spring with a variety of wellness experiences. Perched on northern California cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort provides a peaceful setting to disconnect. Whether you prefer walking along the shoreline, playing golf, enjoying a restorative spa day or sipping wine as the sun sets, … Read more
Hong Kong International Airport has introduced a new priority screening service designed to improve the departure experience for premium and special-needs passengers. The initiative offers dedicated security lanes in the departure halls at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to reduce wait times and provide a smoother, more comfortable screening process. A spokesman for the … Read more
Virgin America has partnered with ViaSat Inc. to deliver faster onboard WiFi on ten new Airbus A320 aircraft beginning in September. The collaboration uses ViaSat’s high-capacity satellite technology to improve connectivity and streaming for passengers across the carrier’s growing fleet. ViaSat provides access to ViaSat-1, one of the highest-capacity Ka-band satellites available, offering roughly 140 … Read more
More than 35 years after opening its first property, Amanpuri in Phuket, Aman returns to Thailand with the opening of Aman Nai Lert in Bangkok. Debuting April 2, the 52‑suite property sits within the privately owned Nai Lert Park, offering a tranquil, secluded retreat in the heart of the city—echoing the quiet luxury found at … Read more