Quick take: Aer Lingus business class is a great transatlantic option — award space is plentiful, taxes and fees are low, and flights departing Ireland to the U.S. include customs and immigration preclearance. Pros There is a lot of award availability at affordable rates using partner miles. Delightful crew members provide attentive service. U.S. travelers…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is back in the spotlight thanks to its highest-ever publicly available welcome bonus: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. But even with a massive bonus on the table, there’s one number that’s hard to ignore: the…

A robot bartender, dedicated gaming stations and a new take on the airport lounge experience are all part of Portal Lounge, a brand-new concept that just opened in Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). In Terminal 1, near the intersection of Concourses C and D, this 3,800-square-foot space is designed to transform the lounge concept from…

Talk of a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines went nowhere. Now, it appears United is setting its sights on … well, no one. The Chicago-based carrier on Wednesday said it expects to sit out any big airline industry dealmaking in the near future after American rebuffed its overtures about joining forces. “I…

If the annual fee just came due for one of your travel rewards cards, you may find it difficult to justify the expense if you’re not getting enough value in return. If you can’t maximize the card’s benefits, earning rates or redemption opportunities, there may be an option besides paying the annual fee, canceling your…

Ahead of the May 20 World of Hyatt award chart changes — which included a switch from three pricing tiers per category to five and 136 properties changing categories — many loyalists feared the program would lose much of its value. Luckily, the changes haven’t been as bad as many feared. TPG’s Nick Ewen wrote…

Citi is celebrating the third anniversary of Citi Travel with a limited-time hotel promotion. From May 27 through May 29 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, eligible cardmembers can receive $50 off hotel bookings of $300 or more through Citi Travel (terms apply). While the discount isn’t huge, the offer could still help offset the cost of…

Airport lounge access used to feel reserved for business-class travelers and elite status members. Today, some of the best travel credit cards unlock access to airport lounges around the world — including Priority Pass lounges, issuer-branded spaces and airline-specific clubs — without needing to purchase a premium cabin ticket. During long travel days, lounge access…

One of my favorite perks of my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the free night certificate it offers every year. It’s probably the main reason I keep the card year after year despite its high annual fee. You see, free night certificates are good at nearly any Hilton hotel or resort in the…

The AAdvantage program is revered among points and miles enthusiasts for its cheap award tickets, generous partner availability and extensive domestic route map. Whether you’re an American Airlines enthusiast or a traveler who flies often with its partners, it may be worth considering Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees). Citi offers the…