Swiss to launch posh new long-haul product on US flights early

Swiss will begin flying its brand new Airbus A350 jets to the U.S. two months earlier than planned as it begins a major overhaul of its onboard offering. The Star Alliance carrier will debut the A350-900 with the new “Swiss Senses” onboard product on flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)…

Strata Elite vs. Sapphire Reserve: Choose your premium card

The premium credit card market keeps adding new options. How do you make a decision? This year brought in the introduction of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) and an overhaul of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). These cards come from two popular issuers and stack lucrative earning rates…

Something went wrong on your trip? You might’ve just won the points lottery

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You sit down on a totally packed plane and find that your inflight entertainment screen isn’t working. Or you pay for Wi-Fi, and it cuts out halfway through the flight. Or, perhaps, your seat is dirty beyond what the complimentary wipe can clean. Then, you arrive at your hotel…

An autumn Oregon road-trip itinerary

Come leaf-peeping season, East Coast destinations like Vermont and New Hampshire tend to steal the spotlight. But if you’re looking for a stunning combination of mountains and foliage — not to mention cascading waterfalls, craggy canyons and high desert vistas — there’s a destination across the country that deserves your attention: Oregon. While the Pacific…

A guide to the Chase Ink Business credit cards

While Chase offers a robust portfolio of personal credit cards, the issuer also has a suite of business cards tailored to different types of companies and expenses. Known as the Ink Business family, these credit cards earn either cash back or Chase Ultimate Rewards points. They generally offer lucrative welcome bonuses and high earning potential…

Dynamic pricing comes to Las Vegas hotel lobby shops

The law of supply and demand is constantly in practice in Las Vegas, where everything from hotel rates to Las Vegas Raiders ticket prices can fluctuate on a moment’s notice during busy weekends. These price adjustments are also happening in those omnipresent lobby shops that sell everything from booze to chips and bottled water. According…

What are your rights as an airline passenger under the Trump administration?

Airline passenger rights have been in the spotlight since last week. First, news broke that airlines are lobbying the Trump administration to remove a wide range of consumer protection regulations. Then, the administration said that it would scrap a Biden-era rule that required airlines to compensate customers for delays and cancellations. Amid all the headlines,…

New Peacock subscription with Walmart+

The Walmart+ membership benefit of The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Business Gold Card is getting more valuable. Beginning Sept. 15, Walmart+ members will have a new choice between two streaming services for no extra cost. WALMART.COM Currently, Walmart+ members can subscribe to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. But starting next…