Tartan Your Seatbelts: Air Canada takes off with new Edinburgh to Montréal route

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, took to the skies with its newest transatlantic service today, inaugurating flights between Edinburgh and Montréal. Named North America’s Best Airline, Air Canada touched down in the Scottish capital earlier this morning, before being welcomed on arrival by a bagpiper and official gate ceremony led by Rocky Lo, Air Canada’s Managing…

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How to choose an airline credit card

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Airline credit cards can be cobranded with a specific airline or offer transferable travel rewards that can be used with various carriers. The right card for you will depend on several factors, such as your preferred airline, loyalty program, credit score and spending level —…

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How to get Delta Sky Club access, including via elite status and credit cards

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines is modernizing and expanding its Sky Club network. However, the airline enacted several changes in February to significantly reduce Delta Sky Club access for some travelers. So, here’s what you need to know about the various ways you can currently get Delta…

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Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which top-of-the-line travel card is right for you?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I associate premium credit cards with luxury travel perks and hefty annual fees. Many of these cards offer solid value, especially if you’re loyal to the underlying brand. There are two long-standing titans of the premium card market: [applyLink pid=”22504813″ overridetext=”The Platinum Card® from American…

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Decisions, decisions: Choosing the best Lufthansa Allegris business-class seat

Quick take: Lufthansa’s new Allegris business-class seats are game changers for the airline, but your experience may vary significantly based on the seat you select. Pros An incredible array of seat options, including ultraprivate suites. Decent seasonal menus with dishes you can order ahead of time. Excellent tech, including full-size tablets to control seat functions and entertainment. ERIC ROSEN/THE…

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Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: Which should you get?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are currently six Marriott credit cards available to new applicants and several cards that no longer accept new applications. Chase offers three of the Marriott credit cards you can currently apply for, while American Express offers the other three. These cards share some similarities…

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