Higher education costs have steadily increased over the last two decades, making tuition a sizable expense for many families. While many colleges and universities accept credit cards for these payments, it isn’t always free to do so. If you’re responsible for tuition payment, should you pull out your rewards credit card, opt for paying with…

Business travel gets expensive. When employees purchase flights, meals or other travel expenses, they don’t always check to see if every purchase is within the company travel policy. Shocking reimbursement requests, limited visibility into travel spend and questionable travel fares wreak havoc on the bottom line. That’s where Rippling Spend comes in. In addition to…

Not so long ago, I dismissed much of the hype from other travelers about the World of Hyatt program. Surely the program wasn’t as valuable as they said. But I earned Hyatt Globalist status in 2021, primarily because the program’s promotions and decreased requirements that year allowed me to do so by staying with Hyatt…

Southwest Airlines has recently made changes to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program, slashing flight earnings rates in March and implementing a new policy of charging most customers baggage fees. Since then, Southwest also unveiled a big credit card refresh and announced its open seating policy will end Jan. 27, 2026. Despite these changes, there are…

Delta Air Lines fired back at lawmakers this week, defending its use of artificial intelligence in pricing airfare. In a letter to three lawmakers reviewed by TPG, the Atlanta-based carrier again insisted it’s not tapping into customer data or targeting individual consumers as part of a new AI-assisted pricing program. Delta specifically disputed concerns raised…

Travelers to certain European countries will soon experience a new border control process as Europe’s long-awaited new Entry/Exit System, or EES, will begin its rollout this fall. The launch of the system, which will use biometric data to register the visits of non-European Union travelers, has been delayed several times as it was initially expected…

Aug. 01, 2025 • 2 min read American Airlines to begin providing pajamas for business-class flyers 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, reviews,…

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s most premium card offering. Standout benefits include automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual free night certificate and up to $300 in statement credits each year when you use your card at eligible restaurants worldwide. Terms apply. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½…

After nearly two decades, Europe’s strict limits on liquids in carry‑on baggage are finally being lifted at airports. Two United Kingdom airports, Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), have already scrapped the previous restrictions, and other airports across the continent are expected to follow suit in short order. The relaxed guidelines are due to…

The summer of premium travel cards has brought a new product to the mix: the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees). Citi introduced the highly anticipated successor to the Citi Prestige® Card in July with a limited-time welcome bonus and multiple new perks at a $595 annual fee. The Citi Strata Elite’s suite…