What credit score is needed for the Bonvoy Boundless card?

Marriott Bonvoy has a large and diverse credit card portfolio, with options issued by both Chase and Amex. Marriott Bonvoy credit cards range from no-annual-fee cards to premium cards. However, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is popular with many travelers since it is right in the middle of the pack…

American Airlines AAdvantage miles now work on South America’s JetSmart

Members of American Airlines’ loyalty program, AAdvantage, can finally redeem miles on the airline’s South American partner, JetSmart. Chile-based airline JetSmart adds dozens of new destinations in South America to American’s — and AAdvantage’s — map, including Andres Sabella Galvez International Airport (ANF) in Chile, Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) in Peru and Governor…

Breaking the LGA perimeter: What it was like flying American Airlines’ 737 MAX 8 to Montana

Saturday was an exciting day for American Airlines flyers, as the airline launched three new long domestic flights from New York City’s normally perimeter-restricted LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Flights to and from the airport are usually capped at a distance of 1,500 miles. But Saturday is the exception. More on that perimeter rule below, but I…

Hyatt and Reese’s Book Club team up for Under Canvas experiences

If you love glamping, reading and summertime fun, you’re in luck — Hyatt just announced its new Camp Unwritten experiences at select Under Canvas properties this summer. The Camp Unwritten experiences, which you can now book through the Hyatt Find experiences program, let members enjoy chef-prepared meals, fireside chats and book-inspired experiences while glamping alongside…

Jacksonville cruise port guide: Address, parking, transportation and key terminal information

Jacksonville isn’t the most popular cruise port in Florida, but it’s one of the easiest to navigate. Whether you’re a local (like me) or you’re traveling to Jacksonville to embark on a cruise vacation, the small but mighty JAXPort terminal is often considered less stressful than many of Florida’s other cruise ports. JAXPort currently serves…

Oneworld growth: Oman Air, more lounges and alliance-wide upgrades

The Oneworld alliance plans to welcome its newest member, Oman Air, as soon as the end of the month. The Muscat-based airline and the alliance are due to sign the final paperwork by the end of the month ending the carrier’s years-long membership process, Oneworld CEO Nathaniel Pieper said at the aviation trade group IATA’s…

Chase confirms refreshed Sapphire Reserve, new business card coming soon

It’s been rumored for months, and the day is nearly here. Chase confirmed Monday that it will launch a fully refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve® card and an all-new business version of the Sapphire Reserve card in the coming weeks. The official timeline is “this summer,” which kicks off Friday, June 20. The issuer launched a…