Don’t forget to register for these benefits with the American Express Platinum

The Platinum Card® from American Express takes the cake for the highest annual fee ($695, see rates and fees) and one of the highest number of annual statement credits of any card. As a quick recap, here are the basic features of the Amex Platinum (enrollment is required for select benefits; terms apply): New cardmembers…

I’m a longtime Carnival cruiser. Here’s what I thought of my first MSC cruise

I just cheated on my favorite cruise line. I’ve cruised with Carnival Cruise Line since 1998, beginning with the inaugural sailing of Carnival Paradise. Most of my family’s many cruises over the years have been on board a Carnival ship. We often chose the line because of its budget-friendly fares and the convenience of driving…

Why Embraer’s E-Jets will remain a workhorse for US regional airlines into the 2030s

If you are flying on a regional flight in the U.S. today, chances are it’s on an Embraer E-Jet. The E-Jet family — the E170 and E175, specifically — make up about half of the 1,367 regional jets that were flying for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines at the end…