Credit card benefits that reset on the account anniversary

Like airline and hotel elite status, many benefits of travel rewards credit cards are based on the calendar year. However, many credit cards offer statement credits and other perks that are timed to the account anniversary (and payment of the annual fee) rather than the calendar year — and it’s important to know the distinction….

Startup budget carrier Arajet set for first US routes as it tries to build a Caribbean hub

Dominican airline Arajet will make its U.S. debut this spring with flights to Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, a key step in realizing its dream of building a Pan-American hub in Santo Domingo. The budget carrier will begin flights to Miami International Airport (MIA) from Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) on April…

Delta regional jet involved in crash landing in Toronto

Feb. 17, 2025 • 3 min read BREAKING: Delta regional jet involved in crash landing in Toronto; all occupants ‘accounted for,’ airport says All passengers and crewmembers are accounted for after a Delta Air Lines regional jet was involved in an emergency incident Monday afternoon at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) Monday afternoon. According to the…

World of Hyatt card vs. World of Hyatt Business card: 2 valuable hotel earners

Since 2018, Hyatt has offered two of the most well-rounded hotel cards with the World of Hyatt Credit Card and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card. Besides the obvious distinction between a personal product and a business product, these two Hyatt cards have significant differences. Would it make sense to have both the World of…

American Airlines elite status: What it is and how to earn it

If you fly with American Airlines and its partners, you may have American Airlines elite status. In early 2022, American AAdvantage revamped how you earn elite status. After these changes, Loyalty Points are the sole metric you must focus on when striving for a specific elite status tier in the American Airlines AAdvantage program. Here’s…

You can now combine American Airlines and British Airways flights when redeeming Alaska Airlines miles — but should you?

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can now combine award flights operated by both American Airlines and British Airways as a single redemption. Previously, Mileage Plan had only allowed members to mix and match redemptions across partner airlines when one of the operating airlines was Alaska Airlines. So, redeeming miles for an itinerary involving travel from…

What documents do you need for a cruise? Here’s what to take

Boarding a cruise ship isn’t like boarding a city bus or hopping on the subway. Because cruises involve international travel, you won’t be allowed to sail if you don’t have all the proper cruise documents and identification. This means you should know exactly what to take with you, and once you have a list, you…

Comparing the personal Southwest credit cards: Priority, Premier and Plus

Welcome offers are usually one of the best ways to differentiate between credit cards from the same family. But what about Southwest Airlines consumer credit cards, which often have the exact same sign-up bonus? The following three cards are currently offering the same great welcome bonus. New applicants can earn a Companion Pass plus 30,000…

Your complete guide to Chase and DoorDash

In 2020, Chase announced a partnership with DoorDash — the popular delivery platform — to provide eligible credit cardmembers complimentary DashPass memberships. This premium service unlocks unlimited $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders placed through the platform. And much to everyone’s delight, the companies announced that they would extend their partnership…