Southwest Airlines has spent the last two years overhauling its policies and the customer experience on its planes. Open seating is gone, checked bag fees are in, and lounges are coming. Next up? A major overhaul to its Rapid Rewards loyalty program. The airline on Thursday outlined sweeping changes to its points and elite status…

Having a family makes just about everything more expensive. Trust me, I’ve spent years raising four kids, and I’ve learned a thing or two about making every dollar — and every credit card perk — count. The American Express Platinum Card® might have a reputation as a card for business travelers and luxury jet-setters, but…

Breeze, the fast-growing budget airline, is expanding. The airline said on Wednesday that it will add four new cities to its route network, while also announcing 16 new routes between the new cities and between existing ones. The airline will start flying from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in New…

Rove has been quickly adding transfer partners that are familiar to U.S. travelers, including Air Canada Aeroplan in May and Frontier Miles in July. Now, Rove has added another 1:1 transfer partner that U.S. travelers know: JetBlue TrueBlue. JetBlue TrueBlue is Rove’s 22nd transfer partner. To celebrate, Rove is giving users a 20% bonus on…

Huge news for Hyatt loyalists: starting tomorrow, Oct. 15, World of Hyatt members will be able to digitally transfer points to another member directly on Hyatt.com. For now, specific details about how the digital transfer process will work are scant, but it will certainly make the process more efficient, from what we understand. Historically, transferring…

This summer, World of Hyatt and Air Canada launched a new partnership offering benefits for loyal members of both programs, including the chance to earn, burn and transfer points between the two. Now, the duo is back with new offers for travelers who have linked their Air Canada Aeroplan and World of Hyatt accounts. These…

Existing Capital One Venture X Business cardholders have a new opportunity to earn additional travel credits. To celebrate the card’s third anniversary, Capital One is offering eligible cardholders up to $500 in Capital One Business Travel credits after spending $3,000 on eligible bookings through the platform by Dec. 15. To qualify, cardholders must have held…

Simplicity and flexibility aren’t easy to find in credit cards these days. Most cards force you to book through a specific portal to maximize your earning rates. And instead of simple benefits, you sometimes need calendar reminders just to use them effectively. That’s what makes the Flagship Premier Visa Signature® card from Navy Federal Credit…

Two years ago, Delta Air Lines raised the bar on what airport luxury could look like in America when it cut the ribbon on its first-ever Delta One Lounge in New York. There was a luxurious check-in lounge, a bona fide spa — and true, high-end restaurant-quality food. And fine dining has been a staple…

As a credit card writer, one of the most common questions I get is, “How many credit cards should I have?” While I personally see the value in having multiple cards to maximize rewards, I also know that not everyone wants to juggle annual fees, statement credits and bonus categories. And the good news is,…