One of America’s top budget airlines has a new leader in charge. Frontier Airlines on Thursday announced it tapped James Dempsey as its new CEO, following the departure of longtime chief executive Barry Biffle late last year. Dempsey had been serving as interim CEO since December and now will continue in the role permanently. The…

Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is best for American Airlines flyers who value lounge access. It provides a complimentary Admirals Club membership, as well as several other benefits that make flying American Airlines more enjoyable. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating…

We’ve known for several months that three new credit cards are on the way for Bilt Rewards — with features including the ability to earn points on any mortgage. And we now may have more details on what these cards will look like. If the rumored changes we dug into yesterday are true, Bilt is…

There are two primary ways to book “free” stays at Marriott properties worldwide: You can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points, and you can use free night award certificates. The latter are earned through activities such as renewing your Marriott credit card membership each year or meeting an annual spending threshold. Several Marriott cards offer free night…

Your wallet doesn’t have to be overflowing with credit cards for a maximized award travel strategy. In fact, you can pair two of my favorite cards for a bevy of benefits, rewards and statement credits: the American Express® Gold Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These two cards combine for a simple…

There’s good news for Capital One cardholders in the Charlotte area (or those connecting at the major airport hub): The issuer announced Thursday via a press release that a new Capital One Lounge will be coming to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The new lounge will span approximately 14,000 square feet, making this the largest…

Whether you visit Disney World or Disneyland on a yearly basis, go every few years or are planning your very first visit, there is always something new to see. And 2026 is no exception. For example, most of the major construction you might have seen around Disney World lately is part of longer-term projects, like…

Your wallet doesn’t have to be overflowing with credit cards for a maximized award travel strategy. In fact, you can pair two of my favorite cards for a bevy of benefits, rewards and statement credits: the American Express® Gold Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. These two cards combine for a simple…

If you’re eager to embark on a cruise and have accumulated points or miles over time, you might not have to pay for your next trip. Read on to explore strategies to optimize your points and miles, leverage loyalty programs and unlock savings on your cruise fare to reduce the cost of your cruise vacation….

If the first week of 2026 is an indicator, this year is shaping up to be an exciting and definitely not-at-all boring ride when it comes to the realm of credit card rewards, loyalty programs and how you can maximize them. Since last year, Bilt Rewards has teased three upcoming card additions to its portfolio…