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…

If the annual fee just came due for one of your travel rewards cards, you may find it difficult to justify the expense if you’re not getting enough value in return. If you can’t maximize the card’s benefits, earning rates or redemption opportunities, there may be an option besides paying the annual fee, canceling your…

Ahead of the May 20 World of Hyatt award chart changes — which included a switch from three pricing tiers per category to five and 136 properties changing categories — many loyalists feared the program would lose much of its value. Luckily, the changes haven’t been as bad as many feared. TPG’s Nick Ewen wrote…

Citi is celebrating the third anniversary of Citi Travel with a limited-time hotel promotion. From May 27 through May 29 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, eligible cardmembers can receive $50 off hotel bookings of $300 or more through Citi Travel (terms apply). While the discount isn’t huge, the offer could still help offset the cost of…