I’ll be honest; when American Airlines overhauled the American Airlines AAdvantage program a few years back so that you earn elite status primarily based on spending with the airline, its cobranded credit cards and other partners, I figured I’d rarely make it past AAdvantage Gold or AAdvantage Platinum status. And that’s largely been true. I…

Good news for soccer fans: Bank of America is giving new cardholders a new opportunity to buy tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through Jan. 5, 2026, applicants approved for either the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card or the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card (two of the bank’s…

TAP Air Portugal is launching a new economy class booking option that it hopes will bridge the gap between that cabin and business class. The carrier will launch its new cabin design this summer on long-haul flights operated by its A330 and A321LR aircraft, TAP said in a statement. The cabin will feature 12 “neighbor-free…

Los Angeles is about to get a lot closer to Africa, in a manner of speaking. Royal Air Maroc plans to launch service from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting in June. It will be LAX’s only nonstop passenger service to Africa. The flight will operate…

Credit card issuers compete on many fronts, but one area that has been heating up the most is airport lounges. Chase is making strides in this area with its Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club. To get access, you’ll need the right credit card. Currently, nine Chase lounges are open, but its one international lounge…

I absolutely love luxury resort trips, but there’s one drawback: Even when booked with points, they can be pretty pricey thanks to expensive on-site food-and-beverage costs. Of course, all-inclusive resorts can help reduce those costs dramatically — but they’re typically not known for standout dining, which is important to me on any trip. Fortunately, there…

Dec. 05, 2025 • 3 min read Frontier’s new first-class seats now slated for early 2026 debut The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis,…

I’ll be honest; when American Airlines overhauled the American Airlines AAdvantage program a few years back so that you earn elite status primarily based on spending with the airline, its cobranded credit cards and other partners, I figured I’d rarely make it past AAdvantage Gold or AAdvantage Platinum status. And that’s largely been true. I…

The travel industry was among many rocked by a year of uncertainty in 2025 — and that trend isn’t going anywhere in 2026. A nexus of inflation concerns, consumer pullbacks on travel spending, drops in overseas visitors and burgeoning trade wars have U.S. consumers and businesses alike wondering what next year has in store. The…

Here’s a question: Why do we travel? To connect with loved ones, to unwind from our daily routines, to discover something new — and to learn more about the world around us. The architecture behind most trips incorporates all of the above reasons — and airlines, hotels and destinations are taking notice. In 2026 and…