As they say, the devil’s in the details, and when I first heard the news of the new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees), I was salivating just thinking about the 200,000-point welcome bonus after spending $30,000 in the first six months from account opening. Then I realized there were no strict…

Viking is unusual among major cruise lines in that it operates both ocean ships and river ships. Despite this, it has one of the easiest-to-understand fleets. The vast majority of Viking’s river ships — at last count, there were more than 80 — feature the same design. If you’ve seen one of them, you’ve seen…

Chase issues some of the best business credit cards on the market, offering valuable rewards, travel perks and useful tools for freelancers, side hustlers and small-business owners. But applying for one isn’t quite the same as applying for a personal card, and it’s worth understanding a few key rules and requirements before you start. One…

Even the most seasoned award traveler can make mistakes when using airline points and miles. This can lead to a less comfortable flight, extra fees or even an inability to travel. Fortunately, the most common mistakes when booking airline award travel are easy to avoid. We’ll explain the most common errors and how to ensure…

American Airlines is bringing its widebody Boeing 777 back to transcontinental flights out of New York. This fall, the carrier will launch 777-200ER service on one of its most premium routes, between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airline told TPG Friday. Among other things, that means you’ll…

Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card overview The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees) is the most rewarding of Southwest Airlines’ personal credit cards. It includes a $229 annual fee and 7,500 anniversary bonus points. With the most benefits of any of the card offerings, this is the card to get…

Sure, Southwest Airlines isn’t planning to “hard launch” extra-legroom seats until January 2026. But the soft launch is well underway. About a quarter of Southwest’s airplanes have now been configured with the new extra-space rows, executives shared Thursday. That means, if you’re flying with the carrier, you have roughly a one in four chance of…

Rewards credit cards are a great way to earn valuable reward currency for expenses you already make regularly. Plus, they make travel more comfortable thanks to transferable points and miles. In fact, transferable credit card points transformed the way I travel because this currency is so much more valuable than points earned directly through an…

There’s no denying that airport lounges can be the best part of the on-ground experience when flying. You’ll find desirable amenities, such as complimentary food and drink, shower facilities and seating areas to kick back and relax before your flight takes off. But with more ways than ever to gain lounge access, the lounges can…

Don’t let strict terms and conditions fool you — the statement credits on the Hilton Honors American Express cards might be more flexible than you think. Amex currently issues four Hilton credit cards (three consumer products and one business product), three of which have statement credits to help offset their annual fees. Terms apply. On…