The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the best premium travel rewards cards, thanks to its long list of benefits, strong earning rate on flight purchases and solid welcome bonus. American Express recently announced that a major revamp of the card is in the works, though details are scant for now….

Starting Sept. 18, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is drastically changing its beloved 35% Pay with Points bonus for the worse. Currently, the Pay with Points bonus applies to first- and business-class tickets booked on any airline or tickets booked in any cabin with the airline that a cardmember selects for their up…

United Airlines is breathing new life into its seven-year-old Polaris Lounge in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with the opening of a dedicated dining room. The Chicago-based carrier took the wraps off the 1,500-square-foot space on Wednesday, and it’ll officially open to the public on Friday, June 20, timed perfectly for the start of the…

The world of cruise loyalty is getting a jolt today, as Carnival Cruise Line, the world’s largest line, has announced an overhaul of its loyalty program. The rebranded program — dubbed Carnival Rewards — will take effect on June 1, 2026. This is not just a new name. Instead, Carnival is completely rethinking its approach…

We have seen some absolutely incredible deals this spring for summer travel, even last-minute. You can now add this one to the list: Thrifty Traveler was the first to flag that there is a ton of last-minute award availability to and from Europe in July and August for as few as 60,000 miles one-way right…

When I first started out with rewards credit cards, I quickly noticed some cards got all the attention. I’m looking at you, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and, of course, The Platinum Card® from American Express. Their popularity is understandable, as these cards come with…

Whether you’re traveling with a large group or want a spacious kitchen where you can cook for your family, there are many reasons to choose a vacation rental over a traditional hotel room. As of this week, Chase cardholders have a new reason to stay in a vacation rental: the ability to earn or redeem…

The next generation of the award-winning The Room business class will soon be flying on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Japanese mega-carrier All Nippon Airways announced Tuesday that it would bring its highly acclaimed The Room business-class product to its growing fleet of 35 Dreamliners. (ANA has 27 additional 787s on order.) ANA The news was…

JetBlue will cut its route map and park planes in a larger effort to reduce expenses as economic uncertainty takes a toll on its balance sheet. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue, informed staff of the cuts in a memo Tuesday viewed by TPG. She outlined a number of efforts “to rein in spending and preserve…

Looking to stock up on Marriott Bonvoy points? Folks with Chase Ultimate Rewards points can score a 65% bonus when transferring points right now. But you need to act fast: The 65% bonus on transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy only lasts through June 30. If you miss the June 30 deadline for…