New benefits, more value: Why I’m more excited than ever to be an Amex Platinum Card member

A few years ago, I decided it was finally time to add a premium lifestyle card to my wallet. After adding the American Express Platinum Card®, I knew I had made the right choice. The Platinum Card has provided unmatched value since day one, which makes my life as a wife, mom and frequent traveler…

Delta’s new ‘Comfort Basic’ fare is here, with new restrictions

For years, airline passengers have faced a conundrum when booking a flight: Do you pay for a standard ticket, or brave the restrictions of basic economy to save some money? Get ready to make a lot more decisions just like that — even if you’re not flying in coach. Last week, Delta Air Lines officially…

Real-world tips that will make your holiday travel easier

The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, especially if winter weather doesn’t cooperate and delays or cancellations creep into the storyline. But your trip home (or away) doesn’t have to be the one spent juggling overweight bags at the check-in counter…

Seattle-Tacoma Airport faces Thanksgiving fuel shortage

A leak in a major Pacific Northwest fuel pipeline could spell trouble for U.S. travelers during the busiest Thanksgiving week for air travel in the last 15 years. The Olympic Pipeline, which connects an oil refinery near the Canadian border with terminals in Seattle, Tacoma, and other sites in Washington and Oregon, has been shut…

How to transfer Chase points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 rate, opening up useful redemption options when booking Virgin Atlantic flights or its airline partners. Here’s a step-by-step guide to transferring your Chase points to Virgin Atlantic, and some great ways to redeem them. Related: Who are the Chase Ultimate…