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May 24, 2026

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Top stories of the week

by Colin Hogan, Senior editor

Happy Sunday!

Whether you’re on a trip for the long weekend, spending time honoring loved ones or just enjoying a break from the rain, now is a great moment to take a look back on the big travel news you may have missed this past week.

The jet fuel crisis is causing airlines to cancel more flights worldwide. Here’s what to do if your flight gets canceled.

World of Hyatt’s new award charts have arrived. Here are our first impressions, and how these 19 popular properties have been affected.

We’re blown away by the massive earning rates you get booking hotels and flights with this new, credit card-free loyalty program. And right now, you can get 1,500 miles just for signing up (for free!).

Breakthrough: This airport is opening a remote terminal that will let you clear security in the suburbs before heading in for your flight.

This U.S. airline is building a new massive premium lounge at its home base — we’re talking 41,000 square feet across two floors!

The demise of Spirit Airlines has left the industry with a big question: will the other budget airlines survive?

One thing is for sure, this rival budget airline is going all-in on Spirit’s old turf.

One of our readers saved $700 on flights they had already booked using this handy tool.

Very exciting! This airline program (beloved for its reliable sweet spots) now lets you earn 3 miles per dollar spent … on rent! Here’s how.

This is arguably the most important tool you should use when building up your points balances — and it’s not one you would’ve expected.

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Today’s top stories

The power of the Amex Trifecta: Platinum, Gold and Blue Business Plus

Just as there's a trifecta of Chase cards, there's a power trio of American Express cards to maximize your points earning.

13 travelers each did 15 United MileagePlus award searches: Here’s how pricing differed across accounts

Two MileagePlus members can search the same flight and see completely different award pricing.

The 10 best hotels near Los Angeles International Airport

Here are the best options for a layover or a longer stay at LAX.

Seattle airport hopes to open Concourse C expansion in time for FIFA World Cup fans

The Concourse C expansion should be fully operational when Seattle welcomes fans for the FIFA World Cup in June and July.

Chase Sapphire Reserve jumps to 150,000 points — is this the best-ever offer?

Chase launches a record 150,000-point Sapphire Reserve bonus worth over $3,000. See if this limited-time offer is worth applying for now.

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5.	Yikes: British Airways is hiking fees on award tickets next week

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