Each Friday, we publish a reader success or mistake story. Last week, we wrote a success story about a reader who used a tool to save $700 on flights he’d already booked. This week, we’re sharing a mistake story from Manu Kohli, who lost more than 100,000 Avianca Lifemiles after misunderstanding one small — but…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) has rolled out the best welcome bonus we’ve seen in the card’s history: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Per TPG’s May 2026 valuations, this Sapphire Reserve bonus is worth $3,075, making this an excellent time…

Is a balcony something you can’t live without when staying in a cabin on a cruise ship? If so, Viking could be your line. Viking is one of the only cruise brands in the world that offers a balcony with every cabin on every ocean ship it operates — even the least expensive, smallest cabins….

Spirit Airlines’ slots at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are about to go to the highest bidder. The bankrupt discounter held 22 slots at the New York City airport, and those slots will go up on the auction block July 9, Spirit’s estate told a bankruptcy court on Thursday. The winner will be the bidder with the…

Asking me to pick my favorite credit card would be like asking a father of 27 to pick his favorite child. And yes, I do have that many open, active credit cards (but only one child). However, there’s one card that I use more frequently than any other in my wallet — and that’s my…

There are many reasons Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most popular transferable rewards currencies. With travel costs increasing, redeeming points, specifically for hotel stays, can save you serious cash. TPG values Chase points at 2.05 cents each as of May 2026, and you can often get at least this much — if not…

Quick take: Aer Lingus business class is a great transatlantic option — award space is plentiful, taxes and fees are low, and flights departing Ireland to the U.S. include customs and immigration preclearance. Pros There is a lot of award availability at affordable rates using partner miles. Delightful crew members provide attentive service. U.S. travelers…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is back in the spotlight thanks to its highest-ever publicly available welcome bonus: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. But even with a massive bonus on the table, there’s one number that’s hard to ignore: the…

A robot bartender, dedicated gaming stations and a new take on the airport lounge experience are all part of Portal Lounge, a brand-new concept that just opened in Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). In Terminal 1, near the intersection of Concourses C and D, this 3,800-square-foot space is designed to transform the lounge concept from…

Talk of a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines went nowhere. Now, it appears United is setting its sights on … well, no one. The Chicago-based carrier on Wednesday said it expects to sit out any big airline industry dealmaking in the near future after American rebuffed its overtures about joining forces. “I…