Deal alert: Thrifty Traveler prices are going up, but you can lock in a discounted price for life

We love a deal alert at TPG — and Thrifty Traveler is one of the companies we regularly turn to for flight deals. Thrifty Traveler’s top Premium+ flight deal alert service bundle is going to get more expensive starting March 14, increasing from $149.99 to $189.99 per year. So if you’ve never tried the service,…

Why I’m choosing this business card over the Chase Sapphire Reserve

With my Chase Ultimate Rewards balance running low and some large expenditures coming up, it seemed like a great time to add a new Chase card — and welcome bonus — to my wallet. I’d been eyeing the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) for a long time, but its recent overhaul eliminated some…

American Airlines plans new lounge in Austin, Texas

American Airlines is bringing a new lounge to the capital of Texas — complete with a new feature the airline has never offered in one of its clubs. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Tuesday announced plans to build a brand-new Admirals Club at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Construction is expected to begin later this year….

Brazil’s Gol Airlines will begin New York flights in July

New Yorkers have a new way to fly to Brazil this summer. Brazilian carrier Gol Airlines will launch its first-ever nonstop service to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from Rio de Janeiro’s Galeao International Airport (GIG) on July 8, the airline said March 6. Flights will depart JFK on Mondays, Thursdays and…

Hilton is launching an AI tool to help plan trips — so we put it to the test

If you haven’t noticed, artificial intelligence is working its way into nearly every aspect of human life, from AI-powered drive-thrus at Taco Bell to AI models setting airline flight pricing. Now, Hilton is entering its AI era with the beta launch of Hilton AI Planner, “a generative AI–powered digital concierge that helps travelers explore the…

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited card review

Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard credit card overview The Bank of America® Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Mastercard® credit card is a business-friendly option that earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase. If you qualify for the Bank of America Preferred Rewards® for Business program, you could earn up to 2.62%…