Citi Diamond Preferred card review: A good option for paying down debt

If you’re carrying credit card debt, the (see rates and fees) can give you a long runway to pay it down without accruing interest. You won’t earn rewards on your spending, but with 21 months of 0% introductory APR on balance transfers, 12 months of 0% introductory APR on purchases and no annual fee, this…

Qantas to retire Airbus A380, reveals new business suites

Qantas is accelerating plans to retire the world’s biggest passenger plane. This week, the Australian flag carrier announced it would begin phasing out its Airbus A380s in 2028. That’s four years earlier than the airline had originally planned. It’s also the latest reminder that the superjumbo won’t be around forever. Qantas’ plans to sunset its…

Deal alert: Get 2 or even 3 times more value from Southwest Rapid Reward points

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards points have gone through some devaluations in the last several years, but the introduction of variability in the airline’s award pricing has continued to offer some sweet spots for bargain hunters. Today, Aug. 28, bargain hunters will undoubtedly find outsize value in Southwest Rapid Rewards points. That’s because the carrier just…

Ink Business Cash vs. Amex Blue Business: Which is better?

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card are two no-annual-fee cards (see rates and fees for the Blue Business Cash) that take very different approaches to rewards. The Ink Business Cash offers elevated cash back in several business-friendly categories, while the Blue Business…

United’s luxe new plane set for domestic debut next month

Who doesn’t like that new-plane smell? United Airlines travelers can look forward to the scent onboard its brand-new Airbus A321XLRs when they begin flying in September. Ahead of the new aircraft’s global debut in December, you can experience the new long-range narrow-body aircraft on some domestic services. United will christen the XLR on flights from…

Amex offering elevated referral bonuses on some Platinum and Gold cards

If you’re a current holder of the American Express Platinum Card® or the American Express® Gold Card, you may want to check your accounts. Some of us here at TPG are seeing elevated referral bonuses — as high as 45,000 points. This can let you take home a large chunk of Membership Rewards points just…

Frontier makes it easier to earn elite status and extra miles

Frontier Airlines has announced a host of changes to its Frontier Miles loyalty program that will make it easier to earn top-tier Elite Diamond status in 2027, as well as new and enhanced benefits for all elite members and bonus miles for cardholders. But there’s some unpleasant news for passengers who often book basic fares…