Testing American Airlines’ new — and massively improved — regional jet Wi-Fi

Historically, flying on a regional jet meant you’d be disconnected until you landed. Those days, however, are about to be a distant memory — especially if you’re flying on American Airlines. In late 2023, the carrier announced that it would install satellite-based Wi-Fi service across nearly 500 American Eagle regional jets. This includes the following…

Check your account to earn 20 points per dollar on your first Capital One Travel hotel booking

Capital One cardholders should check their account for a generous offer for first-time hotel bookings through the Capital One Travel platform. Targeted cardholders can earn 20 Capital One miles per dollar spent on their first hotel booking by April 1; they can earn up to a maximum of 50,000 miles (on up to $2,500 spent,…

Delta Platinum vs. Delta Reserve: Credit card showdown

Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive credit card portfolios of any major airline, with entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards for consumers and businesses. Frequent Delta flyers are going to spend plenty of time considering whether the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card or the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card offers enough…

Want concert presale access? Don’t be loyal to one bank

Receiving VIP access and other entertainment perks from credit cards isn’t new. However, past ticket presales for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have highlighted the importance of having the right credit card in your wallet. In some cases, it can be the difference between snagging the perfect tickets and spending your afternoon crying in the office…

JetBlue’s New York JFK overhaul: Shake Shack, Eataly among 40 new concessions coming to T5

The home of JetBlue Airways at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is getting an update. Terminal 5 at JFK is set to receive more than 40 new concessions, dozens of new works of art, and a more calming park-like feel as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s…

European air and rail tickets: Which airlines offer them and how they work

Europe has many great train systems, and more and more airlines are leveraging them to expand their networks. By offering combined air and rail tickets, airlines allow customers to book both forms of transportation on a single ticket. The main draw of air and rail tickets is that you can travel to smaller cities that…