‘Tis the season … for flight prices to skyrocket! As a budget-conscious traveler, booking a decent cash or points and miles fare can be difficult. However, finding a good deal during the holiday season can seem almost impossible. But one easy trick helped me snag three one-way flights during the peak holiday season for about…

Loyalty programs can be complex, and it can be difficult to uncover the best ways to maximize your credit card rewards. The American Express Membership Rewards program offers numerous redemption options through Amex’s transfer partners, which can be the best way to use them. We’ll explore the strategies you should consider to maximize your hard-earned…

British Airways is setting its sights on St. Louis. Next spring, the U.K.-based carrier will launch nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). The new flight, set to launch in April 2026, will give travelers in the St. Louis region a second nonstop route across the Atlantic, three…

Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is best for businesses that often fly American Airlines. It has a $0 introductory annual fee (then $99), no foreign transaction fees and travel perks like a free checked bag and inflight savings. Still, its…

Bad behavior from airline passengers is often in the news, and sometimes, it comes with severe consequences. Certain actions — including being aggressive or unruly, not following safety instructions, being intoxicated, or damaging the aircraft — can land you in “airline jail,” or an airline’s internal no-fly list or customer ban list. Not only can…

Dreaming of drifting past fields of blooming tulips or sipping mulled wine beneath a canopy of twinkling lights? River cruising offers a front-row seat to some of the world’s most spectacular moments — if you know how to time it right. Unlike ocean cruising, which runs year-round, river cruising moves with the rhythms of nature….

The Platinum Card® from American Express provides excellent value — and many of these perks don’t have to be limited to the primary cardholder. That’s because you have two options for sharing your refreshed Amex Platinum’s perks with a partner, child, friend or other companion. Of course, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The Companion Platinum…

After missing out on World Pride in my hometown of Sydney in 2023 — and hearing glowing reviews from friends who went to the event in Washington, D.C., this year — I wasn’t going to let the 2026 summer celebration in Amsterdam pass me by. The challenge? Amsterdam is notoriously pricey, and room rates have…

If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have plenty of credit card options to help you earn additional miles and make the most of every American Airlines flight. Plus, right now, there’s a highest-ever welcome offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees). While Barclays and Citi…

Capital One’s travel booking site is the portal for Capital One cardholders to make travel purchases, earn bonus rewards on paid bookings and redeem rewards earned on their cards. Cardholders who earn Capital One miles and cash-back rewards can access Capital One’s travel booking site. If you’re new to the site and want to learn…