American Airlines adds 7 new routes from Chicago’s O’Hare

American Airlines is growing fast in Chicago. Next winter, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will add seven new routes and increase flights on another 10 from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The move is seemingly the latest escalation in a renewed battle with United Airlines for the upper hand in the Windy City. American’s new…

How to maximize the British Airways Travel Together Ticket

Airline credit cards typically offer standard benefits, like bonus miles on airfare purchases, free checked bags and priority boarding. But one of the most valuable perks any airline credit card can offer is a companion ticket that can cut your cost of travel in half. Thanks to its high welcome bonuses, earning structure and airfare…

Amex Business Gold vs. Amex Business Platinum: Credit card showdown

In the American Express lineup of small-business cards, the American Express® Business Gold Card and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express are two popular offerings. But just like their consumer counterparts, these two cards are each geared toward cardholders with different goals and needs. Let’s review these cards to see how the refreshed Amex…

JetBlue closing in on newest partnership with a US airline: Here’s what we know

Within the next two months, JetBlue is expected to announce its next major airline partnership, executives said this week. Now, speculation is swirling over which airline that will be — and what it will mean for frequent flyers. Speaking on the company’s first-quarter earnings call Tuesday, JetBlue President Marty St. George said that the airline…

American Airlines making big changes to award ticket hold times

Let’s start with the good news: American Airlines will continue to allow users to put award tickets on hold. However, its policy is getting more restrictive. As first flagged by Ben Schlappig at One Mile at a Time, American Airlines is reducing award ticket hold times to 24 hours. Previously, members of the AAdvantage program…

American Airlines receives new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that will debut new Flagship Business cabin

American Airlines is one step closer to debuting its nicest business-class seats yet. This week, the Fort Worth-based carrier took delivery of two brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that will boast its new Flagship Suite Preferred seats — an all-new premium concept that’s been years in the making. With sliding privacy doors, a chaise lounge option…