Flexibility is key: Why I (mostly) like the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club changes

On Oct. 30, Virgin Atlantic rolled out the long-awaited changes to its Flying Club program, and overall, they were not as bad as I had feared. For Flying Club members, all seats on Virgin-operated flights are now available to book with Virgin points, a dramatic shift from the strictly capacity-controlled system the program previously operated…

Last-minute strategies to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite status

With just a couple of months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2025 status. Depending on your status tier and the hotel brand, Marriott elite status includes perks like complimentary suite upgrades, a welcome gift, lounge access and late checkout. This guide will show…

Some premium cards now require an ‘extreme couponing’ mindset

An up to $50 Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit every six months (January-June and July-December; up to $100 each calendar year). An up to $20 monthly statement credit toward digital entertainment (up to $240 per calendar year). An up to $300 annual Equinox statement credit each calendar year. Also, up to $15 in monthly Uber…

What your credit card’s trip protection covers — and what it doesn’t

If things go awry while you’re traveling, you’ll be glad that you booked your trip — and its related expenses — with a card that features travel protections. Thankfully, many rewards credit cards offer complimentary protections as long as you pay for prepaid, nonrefundable travel expenses with the card. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred®…