After nearly two decades at the helm of One Mile at a Time (OMAAT), founder Ben Schlappig is preparing to steer the influential travel blog into a new era. In a candid announcement this week, Schlappig outlined a series of upcoming initiatives designed to reinvigorate the reader experience, move away from the "stale" trends of…
The high-altitude serenity of a premium cabin is predicated on a social contract: passengers pay a significant premium for peace, privacy, and professional service. However, that contract is fragile, easily shattered by the volatile behavior of a single disruptive individual. A recent incident aboard a Qatar Airways Qsuites flight to Jakarta has sparked a broader…
In an incident that sounds more like a scene from a horror film than a standard business trip, a 46-year-old airline pilot has filed a significant lawsuit against Marriott International. The litigation follows a harrowing ordeal at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, where the pilot alleges he was swarmed by bats while sleeping in his room,…
By PYMNTS | July 3, 2026 The travel industry, long characterized by complex, multi-layered booking processes, is undergoing a seismic shift. On Friday, July 3, 2026, travel subscription giant eDreams ODIGEO (eDO) announced a strategic collaboration with global payments leader Visa. This partnership is designed to bridge the gap between AI-driven product discovery and actual…
As the peak summer travel season hits its stride, the aviation and hospitality industries remain in a state of rapid transformation. For many, this week coincides with the Fourth of July holiday, a period traditionally marked by heavy travel volume and increased scrutiny on carrier performance. As global travel continues to stabilize post-pandemic, major players…
In the competitive landscape of business credit cards, few offers manage to capture the attention of seasoned travel hackers and small business owners quite like a "best-ever" welcome bonus. Currently, the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is dominating the conversation with a staggering 100,000-point welcome offer. For a card that carries no annual fee,…
In an era where the travel industry is increasingly focused on inclusivity, a bold new initiative has emerged that tests the boundaries of global tourism. VACAYA, a travel company specializing in curated, adults-only experiences for the LGBTQ+ community, has announced its upcoming "Arabian Nights" cruise scheduled for March 2027. The voyage, which promises to be…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international travel and cruise industry, Turkish authorities have officially blocked a Virgin Voyages cruise, chartered by the LGBTQ+-focused travel company Atlantis Events, from docking at its ports. The decision, delivered at the eleventh hour, has been justified by the Turkish government under the banners of "moral…
The landscape of premium travel credit cards is fiercely competitive, with issuers constantly vying to offer the most compelling value propositions to frequent travelers. Among the most popular middle-market offerings remains the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Renowned for its robust point-earning potential and flexible redemption options, the card has recently solidified its status as an…
Marriott Bonvoy, the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, operates a vast ecosystem of over 30 hotel brands, ranging from affordable select-service properties to ultra-luxury resorts like The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton. While the standard path to elite status typically requires a significant commitment of time and capital—often demanding 25 to 50 nights per year…
