By the end of this year, United Airlines expects to welcome travelers to a brand-new lounge at its biggest West Coast hub — and it will come with a strong dose of California sunshine. As part of United’s new United Club at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the carrier is planning a standout feature: a…

My favorite credit card perk is bringing friends and family into lounges for free as guests. I love letting my kids go to town on hot chocolate and treats during long layovers and hearing their decided opinions on the lounges they’ve visited. (Their take: The Capital One Lounge at Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington,…

It’s official: The recently announced updates to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) went live June 15, meaning new and existing cardholders can now start using several perks. The rollout coincides with a limited-time 100,000-point welcome offer after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — matching…

Travelers have a convenient new way to fly to Montreal. Porter Airlines and Canadian regional carrier Pascan Aviation on Monday inaugurated a new secondary airport in the Montreal area: the MET-Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), located some 10 miles east of downtown Montreal. Porter CEO Michael Deluce described the opening as a “significant milestone” for the…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) is a premium business card issued by Chase. While it charges a high annual fee, it also provides valuable benefits for business owners and frequent travelers. The Sapphire Reserve for Business isn’t ideal for passive cardholders. You’ll need to maximize the card’s benefits to come…

To celebrate the 100,000 bonus point welcome offer after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), we are showing some of the best and easiest ways you can maximize this limited-time offer. How does four round-trip flights to Hawaii…

Few things say summer like a good road trip. Ever since the days of the Ford Model T, Americans have loved to hit the open roads that stretch from sea to shining sea — it’s a national rite of passage. And whether you want to visit America’s great cities or see all that the national…

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or a beginner to points and miles, there are many reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is a great option for you. But with a $95 annual fee, you may ask, is the Sapphire Preferred worth it? The Sapphire Preferred was my first transferable rewards card…

Whether your perfect summer escape includes sunset sails, mountain breezes, campfire s’mores or all of the above, you don’t need to travel far to make it happen. In fact, this summertime magic can be found within a few hours’ drive of big U.S. cities like San Francisco, Chicago and Boston. From Cape Cod to the…

I highly recommend the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) to a wide range of travelers. With solid earning rates, excellent travel protections and a lucrative welcome offer, there’s plenty to like about this mid-tier card. Speaking of that welcome offer: New Sapphire Preferred cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000…