There’s a big transition coming in the world of credit cards, especially for those of us who are deeply invested in the American Airlines AAdvantage ecosystem: In late April, all American Airlines-branded Barclays cards will convert to Citi credit cards. The airline will fully transition the American Airlines credit card program to Citi on April…

Delta Air Lines is bringing back a prime transcontinental route for the first time in seven years. And the flights will come with lie-flat seats. Starting this spring, the Atlanta-based carrier will restore nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California, just outside…

When I first began writing about cruising three decades ago, the typical internet connection at sea wasn’t just slow. It was glacial. You’d click on a website only to experience many seconds of frustration. Maybe the page would come up. Maybe it wouldn’t. Maybe the cruise would end while you were still sitting there. Thankfully,…

When Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024 — and announced plans to roll out a new combined loyalty program — there were some valid reasons for frequent flyers to be nervous. After all, Alaska’s former Mileage Plan program had become a favorite of travelers hoping to stretch their miles. And in recent years, big…

With tax season on the horizon, credit card enthusiasts may wonder if they have to pay taxes on the rewards they earned in 2025. The good news? Generally, credit card rewards are not considered taxable income. However, certain types of rewards, such as checking account bonuses and credit card referral bonuses, may prompt your bank…

It’s the time of year when families are planning spring break and summer travel, and if you’ve been considering taking your family to an all-inclusive resort, this might be the year to do it — especially for Hilton loyalists. When you stay at a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, everything from your accommodations to dining, activities and…

It’s easy to justify paying hundreds of dollars in credit card annual fees when you can use card benefits like travel credits, dining credits, shopping credits and airport lounge access. But it’s harder to justify paying those fees if you carry multiple credit cards with similar benefits or are simply trying to cut down on…

We’re still months away from warm weather in much of the country, but American Airlines is already making plans for the summer of 2027. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Thursday announced its newest European destination, which will launch more than a year from now: Porto, Portugal. It will be the first time American has flown…