Spirit Airlines is pulling out of two major cities and slashing dozens of routes as it works to cut costs and simplify its operations amid financial woes. On Oct. 31, the budget carrier will end service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL), executives revealed Friday in a note to…

United Airlines’ smallest planes soon won’t be the only jets that have its brand-new, fast and free Starlink Wi-Fi. For months, the Chicago-based carrier has been installing the high-caliber connectivity on its fleet of United Express regional jets. But in the coming weeks, customers will start seeing the Starlink service on its bigger planes, too….

Over the past few years, we’ve embraced ride-hailing services so fully that it’s hard to imagine a time when our only options to get around a new city were public transportation or calling a taxi. But as convenient as they are, services like Uber and Lyft can get expensive. Fortunately, ride-hailing services have become a…

If you rent cars even a few times a year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) offer excellent benefits. Both cards earn bonus points on rental cars booked through Chase Travel℠, and cardholders can take advantage of an annual $300 travel credit…

According to TPG’s September 2025 valuations, American Express Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points, and noticeably higher than nearly all points and miles with the major airline and hotel programs. However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll get exactly 2…

You’re about to book an American Airlines flight. You reach for your wallet and pause — should you be using a cobranded AA card to pay or opt for a general travel rewards card? The good news is that there are several AA credit cards, so you’ve got options. Let’s compare them to other travel…

We know what you’re thinking: Why pay hefty annual fees on two cards that earn the same type of points? Well, for us (and many others), it’s entirely worthwhile. Indeed, the combined $1,200-plus price tag on The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Gold Card can be confronting. However, the earning rates and…

There are dozens of accommodation options in and around Zion National Park, including hotels, cabins, tents and RVs. Of course, camping keeps you closest to Zion’s towering red rocks and otherworldly starry nights, but you don’t have to give up creature comforts to commune with nature when you visit Utah’s oldest national park. Staying at…

River cruise operators are highly competitive, generally offering very similar excursions and onboard amenities. Even the ships are comparable in layout and features, albeit with different decor styles. Still, every line has its strengths, and the wide variety of destinations and itineraries means there are plenty of river cruise choices for every type of traveler,…