Whether it’s a summer break or a hard-earned, end-of-year getaway, there’s a certain time for the kind of vacation that involves lots of lounging, eating and drinking heartily. But we’d argue that there’s also a special moment during and right after the holiday season that’s all about action: mindfully moving, trying out a new skill…

You may be just getting back to work after the holidays (complete with a hangover and/or fruitcake coma), but it’s never too early to start planning for the year ahead. For travel enthusiasts, there never seem to be enough vacation days in the year. Thankfully, the U.S. has nearly a dozen public holidays in 2026…

Which airlines and airports had the most on-time flights in 2025? The year is barely in the rearview mirror, but the results are in. New data released Friday by aviation analytics firm Cirium offers a report card of sorts for the carriers and hubs — big and small — where passengers were least likely to…

2025 was a busy, eventful — and, at times, sobering — year when it came to air travel. We saw 8 of the 10 busiest days ever at U.S. airports, including an all-time single-day record just after Thanksgiving, as consumers continued to invest their money (and points) in travel at a record pace. That was…

London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a large international airport that serves millions of passengers each year. It’s currently home to four terminals and a few dozen lounges on both the departures and arrivals sides of the facility to accommodate passengers taking the many long-haul flights in and out of London. The airport has credit card-specific…

January is a time to plan for the next 12 months. While health and wellness often receive significant attention, personal finance should be top of mind as well. You might consider setting up a budget and planning to invest or open a new savings account. But as you make these financial plans, don’t forget to…

JetBlue Airways will launch its first-ever nonstop to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) from New York in March. The New York-based carrier will offer one daily flight between CLE and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from March 30, JetBlue said Tuesday. It will fly a 140-seat Airbus A220-300 on the route. With…

February is a great time to travel, especially if you want to attend some of the year’s most exciting events. Winter sports enthusiasts should set their sights on northern Italy, where the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place throughout the month in venues in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. And Carnival and Mardi Gras festivities will…

Happy New Year! As we close out the year and look to the next, many of us are making resolutions to be better in the new year. And what’s better than being rewarded for keeping those resolutions? With the right credit card, you can save money and earn valuable rewards as you practice your resolutions…

You may have just finished earning elite status during the 2025 qualification year. Alternatively, if you’re pursuing status with a program that doesn’t use a calendar year as its qualification period, such as American Airlines AAdvantage, you may still have months to earn your desired elite status. As the year comes to a close, it’s…