Oct 06, 2026
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AAdvantage members are getting a new way to use miles without having enough for a traditional award ticket. American Airlines is rolling out a cash-and-miles option for eligible members booking select domestic flights.
Instead of searching for award availability, you start with a regular cash fare and use a slider at checkout to decide how many AAdvantage miles to apply. More miles means less cash to pay.
The biggest question is how much value each mile gets. American has not disclosed a fixed redemption rate, so compare the cash price with the miles required before booking.
One important detail: only the cash portion is confirmed to earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points.
Alaska Airlines is giving families 20% of the points back when they use Atmos Rewards points for eligible award flights booked for children 12 and under.
The benefit applies to eligible Alaska, Hawaiian and partner awards, with no annual cap. You pay the full points amount upfront, then the rebate generally returns within 24 hours after completing the trip.
A 100,000-point award for a child would earn 20,000 points back. Up to seven children can qualify on one reservation.
Taxes and fees aren’t rebated, and only the adult paying with points needs to join the Families on the Go community.
Park Hyatt is entering the all-inclusive market for the first time with Park Hyatt Riviera Maya, a new resort south of Cancun.
Instead of a traditional all-inclusive experience, the resort is designed around luxury, personalization and fewer extra charges. Guests will pay more upfront, with dining, drinks, activities and other resort experiences largely included.
The property plans to offer à la carte restaurants, premium drinks, ocean-view rooms with outdoor space, multiple pools and a spa. Guests will also have a dedicated resort ambassador and personalized room amenities.
The bigger trend: major hotel groups are moving deeper into luxury all-inclusive travel, giving travelers more options beyond traditional resort packages.
Japan can be an incredible first-time destination, but trying to recreate a social-media itinerary can make the trip unnecessarily stressful.
Don’t chase every viral attraction. Popular spots like Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama can be worthwhile, but crowds and early mornings can turn sightseeing into a checklist.
Slow down. Trying to fit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima into one trip means spending more time moving between places and hotels.
Compare rail-pass costs. Japan’s trains are excellent, but major stations can be confusing. Don’t assume a nationwide rail pass will save money—compare it with your actual itinerary.
Most importantly, expect plenty of walking and leave room for weather, crowds and unexpected discoveries.
November airfare is getting more expensive, especially around Thanksgiving. But outside the busiest holiday period, some routes are still offering relatively low fares.
Hopper’s analysis found cheaper options concentrated around Atlanta and other Southeastern and Midwestern cities, where competition and high flight volume can help keep prices down.
Some Florida flights and inter-island Hawaii routes also rank among the cheaper options.
Meanwhile, flights from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to major cities and routes from remote Alaska to the East Coast are among the most expensive.
The takeaway: Distance isn't the only factor behind airfare. Competition, demand and the number of available flights can have a major impact.
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