The American Express Platinum Card® is the most expensive card in my wallet, charging an annual fee of $895 (see rates and fees). It’s also one of the cards I receive the most value from, year in and year out. The Amex Platinum isn’t the kind of card you can let sit in your wallet…

TPG publishes monthly points and miles valuations. These valuations are designed to help you decide when redeeming points or miles provides good value, and when you should book a paid rate and save your rewards for another trip. Our valuations estimate the value travelers can reasonably expect when using rewards for their most valuable general…

Checked baggage fees are some of the most frustrating and confusing costs associated with flying. Navigating them can sometimes be a pain, but thankfully, Delta Air Lines baggage fees are relatively easy to understand due to the carrier’s clear policies and charts. While Delta’s checked bag fees can add up quickly, there are many ways…

The Federal Aviation Administration granted certification to Boeing’s smallest passenger jet on Monday, a major milestone for the planemaker that comes after more than four years of delays. The 737 MAX 7 is the shortest variant of Boeing’s workhorse narrow-body jet, capable of carrying between 135 and 160 passengers in a normal commercial configuration. (It…

American Airlines is making the biggest changes to its Admirals Club membership program in years, introducing a new lower-priced membership for solo travelers while dramatically increasing the cost of its traditional lounge membership. Beginning Aug. 23, the airline’s standard Admirals Club membership will cost up to $1,400 per year — up from today’s maximum of…