Southwest Airlines technically doesn’t launch assigned seating for another four months. And if you’re flying with the airline to Hawaii, you’ll be on a plane that already has its new extra-legroom seats. But since the airline hasn’t ended its open seating policy just yet, that means a prime boarding position could land you one of…

We’re nearing the finish line for people to earn airline elite status. As the calendar rockets toward Dec. 31 (most programs’ cutoff for this year’s elite-eligible activity), the options narrow for travelers trying to decide if they will make it to the next elite tier. Just about all the emails we get from our readers…

Citi rounded out its lineup of Strata credit cards this year, giving consumers three options to choose from. But what’s behind the names, and what should applicants know before sending in their applications? For one, the Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees) is ideal for beginners to transferable points. The mid-tier Citi Strata Premier®…

OnePay CashRewards Card overview The OnePay CashRewards Card is a simple no-annual-fee option for frequent Walmart shoppers, offering generous unlimited earnings on Walmart purchases and a flat 1.5% cash-back rate on all other purchases. Even if you don’t shop at Walmart often, there’s still a strong case for this card being added to your wallet….

Olé! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, promising the largest tournament yet — with 48 teams participating and three host nations. If you’re hoping to attend a match (or several) during next year’s World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, now’s your chance. The first round of ticket sales has begun —…

If you carry the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees) or the legacy Chase Freedom*, you can unlock 5% cash back (or 5 points per dollar) this quarter at gas and electric vehicle charging stations and on Instacart and select live entertainment. You’ll need to activate your categories by Sept. 15 to take advantage…

These days, streaming subscription services abound. Whether you use them to watch your favorite shows or listen to your favorite bands, the market is saturated with options. I’m a huge fan of two music streaming platforms that I use daily: Apple Music (family plan) and Spotify Premium (an individual ad-free plan). You might wonder why…

Marriott Bonvoy’s fall sale is on, but you only have a few days to save up to 25% on your next stay at one of more than 4,000 participating hotels across 30-plus brands worldwide. That, of course, includes hotels in some of our favorite fall foliage hot spots, as well as some beachy destinations (for…

Air Canada will add Spanish beach destination Palma de Mallorca to its map next summer with the longer-range Airbus A321XLRs. The Star Alliance carrier will connect its hub at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) four times a week beginning June 17, 2026, Air Canada said Tuesday. Flights will operate eastbound…

Alaska Airlines’ newest route is landing with a bang. For three days only, you can save big on the carrier’s new nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seoul’s Incheon International Airport (ICN), whether you choose to pay with cash or points. But you’ll have to act fast: This deal ends Friday, Sept. 12…