The long-awaited refresh of The Platinum Card® from American Express has come and gone, and now, many cardmembers, myself included, are crunching the numbers on whether they should keep or cancel their cards. Everyone’s calculus will be different, but as someone who’s been following the premium credit card space closely for the past decade, the…

If you already have one of American Express’ top-tier cards — or are considering applying — act now to maximize the new credits recently added to these cards. The The Platinum Card® from American Express just underwent a major refresh, adding credits for up to $75 in purchases at U.S. Lululemon retail stores (excluding outlets)…

The newest aircraft in the Aer Lingus fleet is the Airbus A321XLR. Designed for long, thin routes like those across the Atlantic (the “XLR” stands for “Extra Long Range”), the single-aisle jet promises the range of some wide-body aircraft with fewer seats to fill on every flight. Having flown sister airline Iberia’s A321XLR last year…

The Platinum Card from American Express overview The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top premium travel rewards cards on the market. As a cardmember, you’ll earn valuable Membership Rewards points, receive valuable annual statement credits (as long as you can take advantage of them, which we’ll discuss later) and gain access…

If you’re considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, now is the best time to do it. Alongside a long-rumored update to the personal card, Amex has also introduced changes to the business version of The Platinum Card® from American Express. And, to mark the occasion, the Business Platinum is offering its…

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…