Marriage is never easy. Even couples who seem perfectly matched often choose to live together before making a lifelong commitment, wanting to learn one another’s strengths, quirks and habits. Today’s couples also face practical questions: who will take whose name, how to merge households and whether friends and family will accept the union. The comparison … Read more

Beginning July 1, Delta Air Lines will introduce three updated Boeing 757 aircraft equipped with full flat-bed seats on the transcontinental route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). These aircraft mark the first 757s to receive Delta’s recently announced BusinessElite interior upgrades for transcontinental service. The … Read more

Etihad Airways has launched Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand that brings together several like-minded carriers to deliver broader networks, improved schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits. Introduced with six founding members — airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, India’s Jet Airways, Darwin Airline and Etihad Airways — Etihad Airways Partners is open to any airline, … Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced its return to Guadalajara after more than 17 years, with plans to open a Hyatt Regency in the upscale Zapopan neighborhood in the city’s northwest. Scheduled to open in late 2016, Hyatt Regency Andares Guadalajara will offer 220 guestrooms and suites and will be integrated into the Andares Shopping Mall, … Read more

Guests eager to explore Cuba’s culture and nightlife can now sail aboard Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas on newly announced itineraries to Havana. Royal Caribbean International has extended its Caribbean offerings from Tampa to include four- and five-night cruises featuring day and overnight stops in Havana, Key West, Florida, and Cozumel, Mexico. These sailings … Read more

With several major carriers introducing basic-economy fares, smaller airlines have quickly followed to remain competitive. The most recent U.S. carrier to roll out a pared-down fare class is Alaska Airlines. What a basic-economy ticket includes—or excludes—varies by carrier. Some airlines allow advance seat selection for these fares, while others restrict seat choice unless you pay … Read more

Name: Nat Pieper Title: CEO at oneworld City: Dallas, Texas First job: Stadium vendor Nat, you became CEO of the oneworld alliance in April 2024; how is it going? It’s surprising how quickly nine months have passed. My early focus has been identifying the priorities that will drive the alliance forward — improving customer experience, … Read more

Arrival/Check-In: A friendly doorman in a bright red uniform welcomed me to the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco and guided me into the bright, airy reception area. The hotel recently completed a major renovation, replacing the previous black granite, red and gold décor with a palette of butterscotch, reflective metals and sea blues. Although I arrived … Read more

With ongoing track and switch work at New York’s busy Penn Station, delays and service interruptions are increasing. Following a string of infrastructure-related problems at the station, Amtrak announced plans to take three tracks out of service for much of July and August to replace aging track components. Amtrak described the coming months as a … Read more

The Peninsula Beverly Hills is marking its 25th anniversary with a variety of special, limited-time offerings and enduring enhancements designed to elevate the guest experience. For the remainder of August, visitors staying in the newly refreshed Silver Suite are granted exclusive access to a showroom-caliber convertible, the Rolls‑Royce Dawn. The hotel’s experienced concierge team collaborated … Read more