Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 270 pilots as of Nov. 1, the airline confirmed to TPG on Tuesday, as it prepares to make significant cuts to its schedule and network. The airline also said it will downgrade, or demote, 140 captains to first officers as of Oct. 1. In a statement, a Spirit spokesperson confirmed…

A Priority Pass Select membership has long been a valuable perk included with certain travel rewards cards. There are now more than 1,700 Priority Pass lounges worldwide, and the lounge network is still growing. While Priority Pass membership is provided as a benefit of select premium credit cards, you won’t be able to access Priority…

If you’re looking to earn transferable Citi ThankYou Rewards points, Citi has three cards within its Strata lineup with welcome offers. It’s a great opportunity to earn a large welcome bonus and diversify your points, giving you access to valuable transfer partners. The cards’ annual fees range from $0 to $595. Whatever your needs, the…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is one of the best rewards credit cards available right now. In June, the premium card underwent a refresh with a host of new benefits and statement credits, plus an increase in the annual fee to $795. Alongside the Sapphire Reserve changes, Chase updated its bonus eligibility…

Did you know you can stay in a castle using hotel points? Like an actual, real-world castle where Queen Victoria once stayed, with a private loch on a 500-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands near Fort William. A castle castle. Well, you absolutely can stay in a castle on hotel points, and we just did…

Citi’s ThankYou Rewards program has just added American Airlines AAdvantage as its newest transfer partner for three of its rewards cards. This news is part of the unveiling of the all-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. Existing cardholders with the Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) and the Citi Prestige® Card (no longer available)…

There are a lot of travelers out there who refuse to check their baggage. However, I often do — especially when I need enough gear for a long journey, as I did on a recent three-month trip around Europe. And since many European airlines have smaller carry-on limits, I didn’t want to risk it. After…

Picture this: It’s the middle of winter, and you’ve just boarded a two- or three-hour flight to the Caribbean — and you don’t even need a passport. That will soon be the reality for two U.S. cities that are set to get brand-new Southwest Airlines flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Starting in February, Southwest…

Asking me to pick which premium card in my wallet is my favorite is like asking a parent which kid is their favorite. I love both, but they are different, and each gives me a different experience. I’m talking about The Platinum Card® from American Express and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees)….

Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world’s fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure, no matter your interests. You can visit the historical sights in Rome, the canals in Venice and the famous art museums in Florence. And if high fashion…