It’s the dawn of a new era for American Airlines. The Fort Worth-based carrier is making perhaps its biggest investment yet in premium, and that begins with the debut of all-new Flagship Business Suites aboard the swanky new Boeing 787-9P jet. The new long-haul business-class suite isn’t just about a much-improved pod with sliding doors,…

Paris on points? Mon dieu! But alas, it’s now easier than ever to book a stay on points in the City of Light thanks to a brand-new luxury property from Hilton. Introducing: Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts. Located in the 7th Arrondissement on the Left Bank, and not too far from the Eiffel Tower,…

American Airlines has finally gone live with one of the biggest time-savers that exists today at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. The carrier on Thursday launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at four major airports, including two of its busy East Coast hubs. As part of the new partnership, TSA PreCheck members flying with American will be…

Perhaps transborder demand isn’t what it once was. Air Canada filed plans over the weekend to exit five U.S. routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The affected routes will cease flying over the next few months, and none of them will be operated during the winter season….

I’ve been involved in the world of points and miles for over a decade, and not once have I applied for a cobranded hotel credit card. Although this might come as a surprise to most people, my travel habits just haven’t required me to need one. Although I travel around 100,000 aeronautical miles a year,…

Two major U.S. airlines are joining forces in a blockbuster partnership. United Airlines will team up with JetBlue in a new alliance they are calling “Blue Sky,” the carriers announced Thursday. The alliance will include a full-blown loyalty partnership that will allow United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue members the ability to earn and redeem miles…

Wake up to a view that looks straight out of a postcard—sunlight sliding over endless rows of grapevines, morning air that smells like peace, and a vibe that tells your inbox to take the day off. Welcome to Napa Valley, where the fast lane turns into a country road and the only rush is to…

For years, American Express Membership Rewards points have sat at or near the top of our monthly valuations of loyalty currencies. According to TPG’s May 2025 valuations, Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points, but noticeably higher than nearly all…

Last year, I applied (and was approved) for the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® hoping to take advantage of the airline’s many affordable flights from airports near my home on Florida’s east coast. At the time, it seemed like a smart move — but in hindsight, it turned out to be downright genius. Since adding the…

As a state, Florida tends to inspire strong opinions. But whether you love it or side-eye it, there’s no denying that the Sunshine State is one of America’s most iconic vacation spots. With more than 800 miles of sandy coastline, 12 uniquely nicknamed coasts and a climate that rarely requires more than a light jacket,…