American Express is tightening the rules around one of the American Express Platinum Card®‘s popular statement credits. Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, some Peacock subscriptions will no longer qualify for the card’s up to $25 in monthly digital entertainment statement credit (enrollment required). Under updated benefit terms from American Express, Peacock bundled subscriptions, add-on services and…

Have you ever arrived at a hotel to find it doesn’t have room for you or has closed for repairs — or worse, had to evacuate during an emergency situation? These scenarios are rare, but they can throw a wrench in your dream trip, not to mention put a dent in your wallet. Thankfully, there…

When Bilt announced its revamped card suite at the start of 2026, I decided to go all in on one of its new offerings: the premium Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees). Now that we’ve passed the midpoint of the year, I decided to check in on my Bilt-focused strategy. Good news: I’ve earned…

As a working mom and travel enthusiast, I’m always on the go. Between fuel, groceries and all the everyday purchases that come with a busy schedule, I appreciate finding simple ways to get more value from the spending my family is already doing. Having the right card that fits your personal lifestyle can be a…

Delta Air Lines plans to pack its new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners full of premium seats. And those jets will likely be a fixture on the carrier’s future flights to Europe, executives said Friday. Back in January, the Atlanta-based carrier placed a blockbuster order for 30 of Boeing’s largest 787 planes. It was a big shift…

I have elite status in a shopping loyalty program … and honestly, I’m really glad that I do. Now, it may not get me first class upgrades or suites the way some of my other travel-focused elite status tiers do, but it’s still valuable status all the same. I’m talking about my status with Nordstrom’s…

This summer has been absolutely relentless for travelers. It’s not just the sweltering heat in cities like New York and Chicago that’s causing stress, but major cities have been crowded in a way that compounds the heat. Additionally, June 23 set the all-time record for TSA screenings (2.99 million in a single day), eight of…

If you have Delta SkyMiles (or American Express Membership Rewards points) and want to fly to Europe this summer in lie-flat comfort for the price of a cup of coffee, this is your sign. TPG first flagged wide-open Delta One business-class space to Europe for just 115,000 Delta SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees…

I recently scored an incredible deal on a vacation in the Cayman Islands, all thanks to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees). For less than 7,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per night, I enjoyed a phenomenal stay at the 2-year-old Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman that included a number of extras, such as daily…

Think airfare has gotten more expensive? Well, that’s nothing compared to things like groceries, clothes or car insurance prices. That was essentially the message on Friday from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian when asked about the increase in flight prices passengers have faced this year amid the war in Iran. And it probably doesn’t…