An annual free night certificate is one of the best perks frequently offered by hotel credit cards. This anniversary night can often justify the card’s annual fee before you even consider any of the card’s other perks. As such, I typically don’t hesitate to open a new hotel credit card that offers an annual award night. And I’ve never…
I’ve had the The Business Platinum Card® from American Express in my wallet for four years. It’s been a cornerstone in my travel rewards strategy, thanks to perks like airport lounge access. The Amex Business Platinum is one of the best business rewards cards available, which is why it’s a mainstay in my wallet. The benefits of membership are…
How would you feel if you paid $2,000 or more for a business-class ticket only to be charged an extra fee if you wanted a seat assignment in advance? Some travelers on United Airlines will soon find out after the carrier announced on Friday a “new tiered fare structure” for its swankiest seats. In other words, the basic economy…
Flight delays may be the norm at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this summer. The Federal Aviation Administration has slashed arrivals by a third to 36 flights per hour due to construction work on SFO’s north-south runways and safety concerns over parallel flight approaches, the regulator told TPG. The cap will rise to 45 flights per hour in October…
Set to debut in fall 2026, the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet touch water for the first time.
At first glance, it’s obvious the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card is positioned as the premium card for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists. Look beneath the surface, however, and there’s a trove of rewards for multiple types of travelers to enjoy with this card and the Atmos Rewards program — especially if you frequently fly with…
United Airlines will raise checked bag fees starting Friday, the airline announced. Beginning with tickets purchased on April 3, passengers will pay an extra $10 when checking a bag on most flights. Going forward, United’s standard baggage fee for flights within the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America will be $50. Passengers will continue to enjoy a $5 discount…
For travelers who want a laid-back cruise experience without the scale (or price tag) of today’s biggest ships, Margaritaville at Sea is worth a closer look. Founded in 2022 with a single ship, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, the line began with short Bahamas cruises from West Palm Beach, Florida, and quickly reimagined the ship with its signature laid-back, Jimmy…
If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on it. Not only does this potentially lucrative option expand to a broad list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates are eye-catching. Chase offers its Pay Yourself Back benefit on some cobranded credit cards, including Southwest Airlines cards, United…
Growing up in the Texas Panhandle, the state’s Gulf Coast beaches were a distant dream. And I mean that literally — they were at least an eight-hour drive from where I lived. So, when I heard that a beachlike, human-made lagoon measuring 2.2 acres was opening at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio while…
