TPG publishes monthly points and miles valuations. These valuations are designed to help you decide when redeeming points or miles provides good value, and when you should book a paid rate and save your rewards for another trip. Our valuations estimate the value travelers can reasonably expect when using rewards for their most valuable general…

Checked baggage fees are some of the most frustrating and confusing costs associated with flying. Navigating them can sometimes be a pain, but thankfully, Delta Air Lines baggage fees are relatively easy to understand due to the carrier’s clear policies and charts. While Delta’s checked bag fees can add up quickly, there are many ways…

The Federal Aviation Administration granted certification to Boeing’s smallest passenger jet on Monday, a major milestone for the planemaker that comes after more than four years of delays. The 737 MAX 7 is the shortest variant of Boeing’s workhorse narrow-body jet, capable of carrying between 135 and 160 passengers in a normal commercial configuration. (It…

American Airlines is making the biggest changes to its Admirals Club membership program in years, introducing a new lower-priced membership for solo travelers while dramatically increasing the cost of its traditional lounge membership. Beginning Aug. 23, the airline’s standard Admirals Club membership will cost up to $1,400 per year — up from today’s maximum of…

When you mention Cancun to casual travelers, it might conjure up images of sunburned spring breakers crowding splashy swim-up bars by day and thumping discotecas after dark. But Cancun and the surrounding so-called Riviera Maya offer visitors a lot more than that. With the coastal city as your home base, you can explore the jungles…

American Airlines and Citi are giving their flagship premium credit card its biggest refresh in years, adding new travel benefits, richer statement credits and new ways to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points. Beginning Aug. 23, the refreshed Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) will carry a $695 annual fee…

Condor is adding another U.S. destination, giving Midwestern travelers a new nonstop option to Europe while taking on heavyweights United Airlines and Lufthansa. The German airline announced earlier this week that it will launch daily seasonal nonstop service between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Service begins May 14, 2027, and will…

As a small-business owner whose days are already filled with juggling deadlines, invoices and about a dozen browser tabs, the last thing I need is my credit card adding more to think about. That’s why I appreciate the Capital One Spark Cash. It earns an unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase, making it one of…

This summer, we didn’t want to mess around. My family wanted an actual vacation: a perfect beach steps from our room, plenty of activities when we wanted them and a resort that felt relaxing instead of requiring constant planning. We found exactly that at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, which is located right on iconic Seven…

Quick take: Passengers will soon start seeing these suite-style seats on more transcontinental and transatlantic routes. Hopefully, the doors will be operational by then. Pros There’s more privacy than in American Airlines’ older transcontinental business-class seats. They have excellent entertainment systems. The cost to upgrade isn’t prohibitive. Cons Hopefully, the privacy doors will be certified…