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New: Earn bonus United miles on rent, but is it worth it?
If you’re a United flyer, you might want to pay attention to this news. The airline is teaming…
$5,000 for a new American Airlines loyalty pass? Here’s what it includes
American Airlines just unveiled a unique all-in-one loyalty bundle, and it doesn’t come cheap. The new AAdvantage Pass…
How trip nesting saved me $6,000 on business-class flights
When you subscribe to From the Tray Table’s email newsletter, you automatically receive my five most underrated travel…
My new favorite United feature hidden in ‘plane’ sight
“What number are we for takeoff?” is one of the most common questions travelers ask while taxiing for…
16 Travel Tuesday deals you don’t want to miss
This year, Travel Tuesday isn’t just an afterthought post Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In fact, I’ve found…
Delta Medallions just scored a big win with upgraded Choice Benefits
It’s not often that loyalty programs add value without quietly taking something away. But Delta Air Lines is…
2 new lounges are coming to America’s second-busiest airport
One of the busiest airports in North America is getting two exciting new lounges. Plaza Premium announced on…
Free $15 Lyft credit and the best Cyber Monday travel deals
As someone who loves a deal, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are basically my favorite sport. Typically, I…
What really caused JetBlue’s Thanksgiving weekend travel snafu
Update (12/1/25 at 5 p.m. ET): JetBlue says that it “resumed regular operations after working through the requirements…
Uh oh: Airbus issues rare recall for A320s, expects disruptions
Update 11/28/25: Alaska Airlines confirms that its fleet of Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A320 family jets is not affected.…
15 best travel gear and lifestyle deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t just about getting a (discounted) head start on holiday shopping. For me,…
Beware: The Delta snag I hit on a last-minute booking
One of Delta’s big fraud-prevention practices seems to be popping up stateside. And it nearly derailed my parents’…