Delta cuts longest US domestic route for 2nd time in 3 years

Delta Air Lines is getting ready to relaunch America’s longest domestic flight in December. But it won’t be around for long. Over the weekend, Delta canceled all nonstop service between Boston and Honolulu as of Jan. 5, 2027. That flight had been set to launch just before the holidays. So it’ll be a short-lived route…

How to use Seats.aero to find the best airline award availability

Points and miles are easy to earn, but if you’ve been struggling to redeem them, particularly for premium cabin flights, you need to know about this tool that could save you hundreds — if not thousands — of minutes, points, miles and dollars. Over the past few years, many third-party redemption availability platforms have sprung…

United and Delta are split on this growing air travel tactic

If you flew to Europe 15 years ago, you might have found yourself on a giant double-decker plane like the Boeing 747 or Airbus A380. But it’s 2026, and United Airlines’ plans for next summer couldn’t be more different. This past week, the Chicago-based carrier unveiled 10 new nonstop destinations launching next spring. These destinations…

Citi Diamond Preferred card review: A good option for paying down debt

If you’re carrying credit card debt, the (see rates and fees) can give you a long runway to pay it down without accruing interest. You won’t earn rewards on your spending, but with 21 months of 0% introductory APR on balance transfers, 12 months of 0% introductory APR on purchases and no annual fee, this…

Qantas to retire Airbus A380, reveals new business suites

Qantas is accelerating plans to retire the world’s biggest passenger plane. This week, the Australian flag carrier announced it would begin phasing out its Airbus A380s in 2028. That’s four years earlier than the airline had originally planned. It’s also the latest reminder that the superjumbo won’t be around forever. Qantas’ plans to sunset its…

Deal alert: Get 2 or even 3 times more value from Southwest Rapid Reward points

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards points have gone through some devaluations in the last several years, but the introduction of variability in the airline’s award pricing has continued to offer some sweet spots for bargain hunters. Today, Aug. 28, bargain hunters will undoubtedly find outsize value in Southwest Rapid Rewards points. That’s because the carrier just…

Ink Business Cash vs. Amex Blue Business: Which is better?

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card are two no-annual-fee cards (see rates and fees for the Blue Business Cash) that take very different approaches to rewards. The Ink Business Cash offers elevated cash back in several business-friendly categories, while the Blue Business…

United’s luxe new plane set for domestic debut next month

Who doesn’t like that new-plane smell? United Airlines travelers can look forward to the scent onboard its brand-new Airbus A321XLRs when they begin flying in September. Ahead of the new aircraft’s global debut in December, you can experience the new long-range narrow-body aircraft on some domestic services. United will christen the XLR on flights from…