American Airlines is shaking up its route map at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to better compete in the Big Apple. The changes include four new routes, including one that will see the Oneworld alliance carrier return to the New York-Atlanta market — a route it last flew in 2023. American also will add new…

Some credit card applications offer instant approval, which is great. But what’s even better than that is getting instant access to your new credit card. Instant access to your new card number lets you start working on spending requirements to earn that card’s welcome bonus. After all, the clock on welcome bonuses starts the day…

On longer flights, seat upgrades can be worth their weight in gold — or, at least, tastier food, more space and better inflight sleep. Upgrade availability is often strictly limited, so we recommend booking the seat you want with points to avoid being disappointed if an upgrade isn’t available. That said, upgrades may be easier…

United Airlines has a solid credit card lineup consisting of four personal cards, with the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees) finding itself in a bit of a sweet spot. This mid-tier product sits between the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees), with an $0 introductory annual fee for the first year and…

Alaska Airlines has a new global airline partner that will allow its Mileage Plan members to redeem miles on flights to and from destinations in the South Pacific, Asia, Australia and beyond. The Seattle-based carrier announced a new loyalty tie-up with Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines that’s based in Manila. It’s a…

What’s better than a pay once, play-without-any-cares all-inclusive getaway? While that’s pretty great, here’s something that will really take your all-inclusive vacay to the next level: a room with a pool to call your own, that you can jump into any time, night or day. And yes, all-inclusive resorts offer plenty of excellent amenities that…

American Airlines’ newest planes sporting its brand-new business-class concept are set for takeoff next month. Earlier this week, the Fort Worth-based carrier took delivery of two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that will launch its next-generation Flagship Suites — along with an overall re-imagined onboard aesthetic. The first of American’s new Dreamliners will enter service on…

When my now-husband and I bought our home, we anticipated making a few updates — new flooring, a fresh coat of paint, redoing our primary bathroom and adding some new light fixtures. But if you’ve ever renovated a house, you know how quickly one project turns into five. In our case, our small list became…

There are many perks of holding a Delta Air Lines cobranded American Express card, and I don’t just mean free bags. Not only can you save 15% on all SkyMiles redemptions, but you can also access the Pay with Miles benefit. Pay with Miles offers another way to redeem your Delta miles beyond standard award…

Free anything is rare at an airport these days. But at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), travelers can now settle in and play retro Atari-era video games such as Ms. Pac-Man and Donkey Kong before their flights for free. The games are available at the recently opened Sky Gamerz gaming lounge in SEA’s North Satellite terminal…