United adds 2 San Francisco routes as FAA eases limits

United Airlines is growing where it can. The Chicago-based Star Alliance carrier will add two new routes from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this winter even as it indefinitely postpones 10 new routes Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), where the Federal Aviation Administration has capped flight numbers. From SFO, United will launch daily flights to…

When you should (or shouldn’t) use the Amex Gold Card

The American Express® Gold Card has long been one of the most popular rewards cards for people who spend heavily on food. Between its high earning rates at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (subject to spending caps), and its collection of dining-focused statement credits, it can deliver significant value for the right cardmember. But that…

‘I’m lovin’ it’: MyMcDonalds Rewards is an easy way to save on a fast-food favorite

I’m a wizened road warrior who flies more than 175,000 miles a year and spends about 200 nights a year at hotels. I also have elite status with four airlines and five hotel programs (including top-tier status with American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt). But one of my favorite loyalty programs is one that…

Amex adds 350+ hotels to FHR and The Hotel Collection

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, American Express Travel is expanding its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs to include more than 350 new properties worldwide. Fine Hotels + Resorts launched in 1991 with just 120 properties. Today, the additions bring the combined portfolio to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries,…

Amex Resy credits are expanding to select Tock restaurants

Today is the day: Tock restaurants, wineries and other dining experiences are now available on Resy. And for American Express cardholders, the most exciting part is coming soon. Beginning Sept. 15, select U.S.-based Tock venues will become eligible for the Resy statement credit available on select Amex cards. That will make an already easy-to-use benefit…

Avios launches free calendar tool to find award seats fast

If you have ever been frustrated trying to redeem your Avios flying on British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus because you could only search for availability one day at a time, help has arrived. International Airlines Group (the parent company of these three airlines plus Vueling and Level) has added a calendar-based reward flight search…