The Platinum Card® from American Express packs a lot of punch into its metal shell. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, given that it’s among the heaviest and most expensive of the publicly available premium cards. While the current welcome offer alone is worth up to $3,500 (based on TPG’s September 2025 valuations)…

Delta Air Lines will end service to Geneva as slowing transatlantic travel demand takes a toll. The Atlanta-based SkyTeam Alliance carrier will operate its last flight from Geneva Airport (GVA) to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on Oct. 20, ending three years of service. A Delta spokesperson said the decision was to…

One compelling aspect of the IHG One Rewards program is the ability to earn Milestone Rewards for every 10 nights you stay, starting at just 20 nights in a calendar year. These Milestone Rewards can take the form of bonus points, food-and-beverage rewards, confirmable suite upgrades or even an annual lounge membership. Here’s what you…

The most premium of Southwest’s cobranded options, the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees) carries an annual fee of $299. While this is significantly less than the fees you’ll see on most premium options from other airlines, it is a notable increase from the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit…

United Airlines is breathing new life into its only nonmainland U.S. hub. The airline announced this week that it would replace the aging Boeing 737-800 fleet currently stationed at its Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) hub with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. United will deploy 10 MAX 8 jets in Guam beginning…

Spirit Airlines is pulling out of two major cities and slashing dozens of routes as it works to cut costs and simplify its operations amid financial woes. On Oct. 31, the budget carrier will end service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL), executives revealed Friday in a note to…

United Airlines’ smallest planes soon won’t be the only jets that have its brand-new, fast and free Starlink Wi-Fi. For months, the Chicago-based carrier has been installing the high-caliber connectivity on its fleet of United Express regional jets. But in the coming weeks, customers will start seeing the Starlink service on its bigger planes, too….

Over the past few years, we’ve embraced ride-hailing services so fully that it’s hard to imagine a time when our only options to get around a new city were public transportation or calling a taxi. But as convenient as they are, services like Uber and Lyft can get expensive. Fortunately, ride-hailing services have become a…

If you rent cars even a few times a year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) offer excellent benefits. Both cards earn bonus points on rental cars booked through Chase Travel℠, and cardholders can take advantage of an annual $300 travel credit…

According to TPG’s September 2025 valuations, American Express Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points, and noticeably higher than nearly all points and miles with the major airline and hotel programs. However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll get exactly 2…