Newark's flight cap, FAA match-day restrictions, and a one-day exit crush make leaving New York after the World Cup final harder than getting in.

Amex, Chase, and Capital One all sold the same lounge to everyone. In 2026, the middle collapsed and the ticket is winning again.

The 2026 World Cup is pulling up to 10 million visitors into U.S. airports already running tight on capacity. Here is what the surge actually looks like and how to fly through it.

Among high-net-worth travelers, the defining trip of 2026 is no longer built around a place. It is built around an event. The sportcation has replaced the resort vacation as the primary expression of luxury travel identity.

Pro athletes do not fly the way you do. From the NBA's custom Airbus A321neo fleet with lie-flat beds and circadian lighting to baseball's midnight getaway sprints, here is how the world's best teams actually move through the sky, and why the airplane has quietly become a competitive weapon in modern sports.

Chasing a Finals game or a Cup Final this summer? Not all airports treat fans equally. From Las Vegas to LaGuardia, here are the five best U.S. airports for the sports traveler, ranked on the amenities that actually matter: proximity to the arena, fast security, ground transportation, and lounges worth your layover.

With the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals and the Hurricanes-Golden Knights Stanley Cup Final in full swing, flying to a championship game can actually beat the cost of a home-arena seat. Here is the smart fan's playbook for booking last-minute playoff travel, timing the airfare surge, choosing the right cabin, and winning the airport-to-arena last mile.

Airline seats have been shrinking for decades, and in 2026 the gap between the most and least generous U.S. carriers is wider than ever. Here is the full carrier-by-carrier breakdown, the regulatory failure behind it, and what smart travelers can do to protect their space before they book.

Based on DOT data and 2025 full-year rankings, we grade every major U.S. airline on on-time performance, cancellation rates, baggage handling, and passenger complaints. Find out who is earning your trust and who is quietly falling behind heading into summer 2026.

Spirit Airlines officially ceased operations on May 2, 2026, after a failed federal bailout and soaring jet fuel costs. Here's what the collapse of America's biggest ultra-low-cost carrier means for airfare, budget travel, and your summer flight plans.