American Express has refreshed its flagship The Platinum Card® from American Express, updating benefits while keeping the card firmly positioned as one of the top premium travel rewards cards on the market. With an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees), the Platinum delivers lounge access, hotel elite status, extensive statement credits, and strong earning…

The IHG One Rewards program lets travelers start earning Milestone Rewards after just 20 nights at IHG properties in a calendar year. As you reach each milestone, you can choose from various perks. The options vary based on the milestone, but one option available at each tier is food-and-beverage rewards. So, here’s what you need…

Spirit Airlines will slash its schedule by a quarter in November as the discounter makes tough bankruptcy decisions. Dave Davis, CEO of Spirit, told staff members Wednesday in a memo viewed by TPG that the airline would be 25% smaller in terms of available seat miles, a standard industry measure of capacity, in November compared…

Many credit card issuers have their own luxury hotel program — think American Express’ Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Edit by Chase Travel℠. These programs are available to only the most premium cardholders and come with benefits such as free breakfast and complimentary room upgrades. Bilt shook things up in July when it announced…

Picture it: You arrive at the cruise port, and the ship is right there waiting for you to board. Soon you’ll be sitting on your cabin’s balcony, sipping a tropical drink as you sail away. Or maybe you won’t. Unfortunately, a sad scene repeats every day in cruise terminals around the world. Instead of being…

Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is Northern Spain, with its green mountains, rugged coastline, and medieval villages,…

American Express has overhauled its flagship The Platinum Card® from American Express, boosting the annual fee from $695 to $895 and adding a suite of new statement credits and travel and lifestyle perks. This is the card’s first fee hike in four years and its most significant refresh since 2021, when Amex first piled on…

American Express has refreshed its flagship small-business travel rewards card, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. It has raised its annual fee from $695 to $895 and added new perks, boosted earning rates and added a useful hotel credit. This is the card’s first fee hike in four years, and it matches the refreshed…

The battle of the premium credit cards just got steeper with Chase’s latest move. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) cardholders will automatically receive up to $250 for prepaid bookings with The Edit twice per year, for a total…

Avios are quickly becoming one of the most popular loyalty currencies in Europe — and worldwide. While British Airways Club, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub have long used Avios as their loyalty currency, Loganair Loyalty and Finnair Plus are the most recent additions. Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Vueling Club are also part of…