Citi is launching an all-new premium rewards card. Here’s how I hope it’s different from other high-end cards

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. What a year 2025 is shaping up to be for premium rewards credit cards. And as a fan of these products, I love the competition. First, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) underwent a top-to-bottom transformation, and Chase also launched its first-ever premium business card — the…

Struggling Avelo to end all West Coast flights

Beleaguered Avelo Airlines will close its West Coast operation and exit 10 cities by December as it struggles financially. Citing the “current operating environment,” Avelo CEO Andrew Levy has notified staff members and customers that it will significantly shrink operations at its Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) base by Aug. 12, and exit the market entirely…

Marriott just rolled out its automatic room upgrade system

Marriott Bonvoy has rolled out a new automatic room upgrade system, which should provide a smoother check-in process and take some of the guesswork out of complimentary room upgrades for elite members. Here’s how the new process works and what it means for you. How Marriott room upgrades work MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL Marriott Gold Elite members…

Paradise BOGO: Alaska Airlines launches sale on airfares to Hawaii

If you’ve had your heart set on a sun-and-surf vacation, Alaska Airlines’ latest sale can help make it a reality for you and a friend. The carrier just dropped a buy-one, get-one-free promotion on nonstop flights to idyllic destinations in Hawaii like the Big Island, Kauai and Maui from several key West Coast cities in…