Could first-class, long-haul flights and airport lounges be next at Southwest Airlines? After all the changes to the airline’s long-standing business model in recent months, including bag fees, assigned seats and big loyalty program shake-ups, the company’s top executives seemingly aren’t ruling anything out. Pro tips: Major mistakes people make with travel rewards credit cards…

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is a valuable travel card that’s a great fit for frequent American Airlines flyers. It carries a high $595 annual fee, but there are several easy ways to get excellent value from both the card and the AAdvantage program. And currently, the card…

When Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort on June 13, 2019, guests waited a painful amount of time for the opportunity to straddle an enchanted motorbike (or ride along in the sidecar) — as long as 14 hours, according to some accounts. When I…

Many credit cards offer monthly, quarterly or annual statement credits after you spend with select merchants — but it’s not always clear how long it takes for those credits to post. While banks often say it can take up to two or three months, most credits arrive much sooner. We polled TPG staff members and…