Of all the premium travel cards on the market, the American Express Platinum Card® offers the most travel and lifestyle perks. It’s also one of the most expensive cards out there, touting a $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). However, you can get your money’s worth by leveraging the card’s airport lounge access, hotel…

When you make a purchase, it’s helpful to have the peace of mind of a manufacturer’s warranty — especially if it’s an expensive item. But if your item breaks or is damaged after the warranty has expired, you may be out of luck. The good news is that if you made your purchase with a…

United Airlines started the week with some big news about its United MileagePlus program for 2026 and beyond. Most important to know: The requirements to reach Premier elite status won’t be changing in the new year. But the Chicago-based carrier is making some significant changes surrounding upgrades. For starters, it will soon get a lot…

Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best transferable rewards currencies due to its valuable hotel and airline partners, including United MileagePlus. Here’s how to transfer Chase points to United MileagePlus and other things you should know before transferring your Ultimate Rewards points to this useful frequent flyer program. How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards…

There are a few things you should know about me: I love spending time with my friends and family and I love to cook. But I do not love hosting at home during the holidays. I know that some people absolutely love preparing a big, festive dinner with all the fixings and inviting loved ones…

Sometimes, you get an offer you just can’t refuse — even if it means letting go of one of your favorite cards. That’s what happened to me a few weeks ago as I scoured the internet for a high welcome offer on the refreshed American Express Platinum Card®. Everything about the card’s new benefits excited…

Could a once-niche Canadian airline be the next member of the Oneworld alliance? Porter Airlines seems to be pondering the idea. Over the past two years, the Toronto-based carrier has struck up partnerships with both Alaska Airlines and, most recently, American Airlines — the two Oneworld carriers based in the U.S. Those tie-ups allow Atmos…

Ready or not, the holidays are here, and that means twinkling lights, garlands, hot cocoa, decorated trees, menorahs and — for many people around the world — travel. If you’re looking to travel somewhere this year that really gets into the holiday spirit, consider heading to a hotel that takes the season seriously by decorating…

Air France will expand its ultra-luxurious La Premiere cabin to three new U.S. cities next year: Atlanta, Boston and Houston. The exclusive first-class cabin will be available to book on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft starting in March 2026, Air France shared with TPG. With the rollout, La Premiere will be available on a total of…

You may have noticed a growing trend at checkout: credit card surcharges. These small add-on fees might not seem like much, but they can quickly chip away at the value of your rewards — and your wallet. Often called convenience or service fees, surcharges help businesses offset rising processing and interchange costs. But knowing when…