Many companies offer discounts and deals over Labor Day weekend, and shopping portals are no exception. Perennial favorite Rakuten is celebrating the end of summer with three days of triple cash back (or American Express Membership Rewards points) at a variety of travel brands and other retailers. Here’s the lowdown on Rakuten’s Labor Day deals…

Starting early next year, plus-size passengers who request or require an extra seat on Southwest Airlines will now have to pay for that extra seat in advance — and then request a refund after the fact. This week, the Dallas-based airline quietly changed its long-standing policy on “customers of size,” which had been widely considered…

United Gateway Card overview The United Gateway℠ Card (see rates and fees) is a no-annual-fee airline credit card, ideal for those looking to dip their toes in the United MileagePlus program. If you fly with United Airlines or its Star Alliance partners, the Gateway card can help you boost your stash of miles for future…

Two years ago, Delta Air Lines sent its frequent flyers into an uproar when it made sweeping changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program, hiking qualification benchmarks for Medallion elite status and tightening its lounge access rules. There will be no such upheaval this year. Delta will leave its Medallion qualification requirements intact next year, a…

Pet ownership is a special part of life. According to Synchrony’s 2025 Pet Lifetime of Care study, more than 75% of pet owners consider their pet a family member, best friend or child. Many of those pet parents want nothing but the best for their furry friend, but it’s growing more expensive to take care…