As concerns grew that Spirit Airlines could imminently ground its planes and cease all service, competing airlines said they were ready to help stranded flyers in the event of a shutdown. As of late Friday afternoon, Spirit continued to operate its scheduled flights. However, reports suggested the Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier could be on the brink…

You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points. This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners; therefore, it remains one of the most valuable to have in your wallet. According to TPG’s May 2026 valuations, Ultimate Rewards points are worth 2.05 cents each, which…

If you have been collecting points and miles for any length of time, you may know the rules can change overnight. The good news is that you are not necessarily powerless. Understanding why devaluations happen and what to do when they are announced can protect you and the value you can obtain from your points…

May is National Small Business Month, a time to celebrate locally owned storefronts, sellers and startups. In honor of Small Business Month, we’ve found a collection of standout businesses across the U.S. that are worth building your next trip around. From handcrafted ukuleles and custom ceramics to craft bourbon and one-of-a-kind cowboy boots, one of…

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If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help…

If you have flights booked for the coming months, you can probably exhale: The threat of terribly long airport security lines seems to be behind us. The longest partial government shutdown in history ended after 76 days on Thursday, when the House of Representatives passed bill to reopen most of the U.S. Department of Homeland…

Basic fares have spread rapidly across airlines, and now they are even spreading across cabins. While these cheaper, albeit more restrictive, fares are standard in nearly every U.S. airline’s economy cabin, they are now becoming available in the pointy end of the plane. Basic economy has been around for more than a decade now (since…

Chase just launched its highest-ever Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) bonus — and it may be one of the most valuable credit card offers we’ve seen in years. New applicants can earn 150,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. That’s a major…

If you’re a Citi cardholder, you may have taken advantage of the ability to share Citi ThankYou Rewards points with other members to unlock larger rewards like flights and hotel stays — a feature that has long set Citi apart from competitors. That benefit is going away. Beginning May 17, Citi will eliminate its Points…