Get instant hotel elite status with Amex Platinum Cards

The American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have enough benefits that it’s not surprising some fly under the radar. One major card perk that many cardmembers forget about is the ability to get complimentary elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club…

American Airlines gives 3 big updates about future of DFW hub

American Airlines is planning a trio of upgrades for its home base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The carrier on Monday announced that it’s planning to build its biggest airport lounge ever at its busiest hub. The new Admirals Club will be situated inside DFW’s Terminal C and will span 37,000 square feet….

Seats.aero launches Chrome extension for Google Flights

I use Google Flights and Seats.aero most days, opening each in a separate tab in my Chrome browser while working on stories and booking my own travel to find the best redemptions. But Seats.aero recently launched a new Chrome extension that displays award pricing directly in Google Flights. Google Flights remains the tool for comparing…

American is bringing its new Flagship Suites to another plane

American Airlines’ new Flagship business-class suites are expanding to another set of its airplanes. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Monday confirmed it plans to install the suites — which are complete with sliding privacy doors — on its fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. It’ll be a nice upgrade for the business-class cabin on those jets….