A great KLM business-class flight with a last-minute mileage deal

Flying KLM is always a treat, and I get especially excited at the prospect of picking up another KLM Delft house, which is a signature perk of flying long-haul business class on the Dutch flag carrier. I recently had the opportunity to fly the airline’s Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on a last-minute booking using miles. It…

American Airlines eyes AI to help with filing airfare

American Airlines’ top executive had strong words this summer about a competitor using artificial intelligence to help set flight prices. Now, the airline is looking at ways to use AI itself — but said it’s just hoping to save time, not let AI bots dictate the price customers pay. Speaking Thursday at an industry conference,…

Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card review: Best ever welcome offer and no annual fee

Chase Ink Business Unlimited overview The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is one of the best business cards with no annual fee because it earns 1.5% back on every purchase. That cash back can be turned into valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points when paired with an eligible Chase card. Card Rating*:…

Southwest Airlines adds Sonoma County in California expansion

Southwest Airlines has tapped a small airport serving California wine country as its newest destination. The flights to Santa Rosa’s Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Northern California will begin April 7 and come amid an intensifying turf war in the Golden State. Southwest will fly four routes from Santa Rosa, including daily service…

7 US beaches for a sunny fall vacation

Though American beaches are busiest during the summer, the peak travel season can bring challenges that can quickly turn a leisure trip from relaxing to stressful. This summer, temperatures across the country soared to scorching, record-high levels, making outdoor activities uncomfortable and unsafe. Crowds, too, are a perennial issue, as summer is when families with…

Swiss to launch posh new long-haul product on US flights early

Swiss will begin flying its brand new Airbus A350 jets to the U.S. two months earlier than planned as it begins a major overhaul of its onboard offering. The Star Alliance carrier will debut the A350-900 with the new “Swiss Senses” onboard product on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)…

Strata Elite vs. Sapphire Reserve: Choose your premium card

The premium credit card market keeps adding new options. How do you make a decision? This year brought in the introduction of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) and an overhaul of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). These cards come from two popular issuers and stack lucrative earning rates…