There are a few things you should know about me: I love spending time with my friends and family and I love to cook. But I do not love hosting at home during the holidays. I know that some people absolutely love preparing a big, festive dinner with all the fixings and inviting loved ones…

Sometimes, you get an offer you just can’t refuse — even if it means letting go of one of your favorite cards. That’s what happened to me a few weeks ago as I scoured the internet for a high welcome offer on the refreshed American Express Platinum Card®. Everything about the card’s new benefits excited…

Could a once-niche Canadian airline be the next member of the Oneworld alliance? Porter Airlines seems to be pondering the idea. Over the past two years, the Toronto-based carrier has struck up partnerships with both Alaska Airlines and, most recently, American Airlines — the two Oneworld carriers based in the U.S. Those tie-ups allow Atmos…

Ready or not, the holidays are here, and that means twinkling lights, garlands, hot cocoa, decorated trees, menorahs and — for many people around the world — travel. If you’re looking to travel somewhere this year that really gets into the holiday spirit, consider heading to a hotel that takes the season seriously by decorating…

Air France will expand its ultra-luxurious La Premiere cabin to three new U.S. cities next year: Atlanta, Boston and Houston. The exclusive first-class cabin will be available to book on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft starting in March 2026, Air France shared with TPG. With the rollout, La Premiere will be available on a total of…

You may have noticed a growing trend at checkout: credit card surcharges. These small add-on fees might not seem like much, but they can quickly chip away at the value of your rewards — and your wallet. Often called convenience or service fees, surcharges help businesses offset rising processing and interchange costs. But knowing when…

Executives at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines see more premium opportunities 2026. Both carriers expect the strong demand for premium air travel — think everything from premium economy seats up to the new Flagship Suites on American’s new Boeing 787-9P planes, where the “P” stands for “premium” — to continue into next year. “We’re…