TSA PreCheck, Global Entry to be suspended Sunday amid shutdown

Two critical programs that help travelers quickly pass through airports are slated to temporarily go on hold Sunday, according to a report from The Washington Post. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to suspend both TSA PreCheck and Global Entry effective at Sunday at 6 a.m. EST, the outlet said, citing a DHS spokesperson….

How I used my Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts credit and came out ahead

The hotel credit on my American Express Platinum Card® stands among my favorite card perks. It’s highly valuable, providing me with up to $600 per calendar year (up to $300 semiannually) in the form of a statement credit on prepaid stays booked with American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection* through American…

United shakes up MileagePlus with new rewards, restrictions

Anyone who’s sat through an inflight credit card pitch or glanced at an airport billboard knows how heavily airlines have leaned into credit cards. But one of the largest U.S. airlines just took things to a whole new level. This week, United Airlines arguably went further than any competitor, so far, in drawing a distinction…