The entry-level Hilton Honors American Express Card can be a surprisingly great addition to anyone’s wallet, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a complete newbie. Even if you don’t frequently stay at Hilton properties, this no-annual-fee card (see rates and fees) can help you rack up bonus points on your everyday purchases. Then, you can…

Southwest Airlines is, for better and for worse, one of a kind — and people tend to either love or hate it. When it comes to elite status with Southwest, there aren’t the same perks available for loyal members that many other airlines offer. Of course, this may change when Southwest implements its new assigned…

Which U.S. airline has the most customer-friendly bag policies? For years, it’s been an easy question to answer: Southwest Airlines, with two free bags for every traveler on every fare. But that’s set to change May 28, when the Dallas-based carrier begins charging most customers for checked baggage, all but ending a customer-friendly policy that…

Delta’s SkyMiles loyalty program has made a small but potentially valuable change to its redemption pricing: carrier-imposed surcharges on Delta-operated flights commencing in Europe to the United States are no longer payable. This means that while the miles required may still be high, the cash payment required on these flights is now lower. Dan’s Deals…

Captain Kate McCue, the first woman from the United States to take the helm of a cruise ship, will soon become the first person to captain a Four Seasons yacht. Following her recent departure from Celebrity Cruises, where she worked for more than 20 years, McCue — who gained social media fame with reels highlighting…

The Bilt Rewards program is preparing to launch a new rent payment platform, BillPay by Bilt, designed to enhance security for members who don’t live at Bilt partner properties. For current Bilt members, this is a relatively small update that requires little or no change on your part. But for homeowners, this is a major…

When I’m looking to book a paid flight, I head to Google Flights. The site has improved over the years, so it’s usually the only site I visit before buying a ticket. And if you’re just looking for ways to find cheap airfare, you likely don’t need ITA Matrix. However, ITA Matrix can be extremely…

If you fly American Airlines frequently, you may consider getting one of their cobranded cards from Citi. At the top of the hierarchy is the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees), which offers the most AA-specific perks of any credit card. But it comes with a hefty $595 annual fee….

Beginning in May, there will be one less benefit of being a top-tier United Airlines elite member. The Chicago-based airline emailed Premier 1K flyers this week to announce that it would cut the free Clear Plus membership effective May 1. Existing Clear Plus members who have already signed up for complimentary access will continue to…

Southwest Airlines once prided itself on its “transfarency” philosophy — low fares and no change fees, hidden fees or unexpected bag fees. Therefore, it was no surprise that some TPG staffers regarded Southwest as one of their top airline choices. However, following several (mostly negative) recent announcements, from new checked-bag fees to lower points-earning rates,…