First look inside Chase’s new Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas — complete with a Champagne parlor

How does relaxing in a Champagne parlor with bar cart service and snacking on bites from Momofuku, all thanks to your credit card, sound? If that’s your version of a jackpot way to pass some time in the airport, then you’ve just hit it big with what’s coming to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in…

Southwest adds Germany’s Condor Airlines as latest partner

Another week brings another new partner for Southwest Airlines. The Dallas-based airline on Tuesday announced it will team up with German leisure carrier Condor Airlines in a new partnership. Like all of Southwest’s new partnerships, this tie-up with Condor will start small — but should eventually offer Rapid Rewards loyalists new connectivity to Europe. Southwest…

Join Tripadvisor Rewards and earn a $50 activity credit

Tripadvisor now has a loyalty program called Tripadvisor Rewards — and on Travel Tuesday (Dec. 2), you can earn a $50 activity credit simply for joining. Here’s how Tripadvisor Rewards works and how you can save $50 or more on your next tour, class, event ticket or other activity. What is Tripadvisor Rewards? PRASIT PHOTO/GETTY…

Delta announces changes to Medallion Choice Benefits

Delta Air Lines is making some adjustments to the Choice Benefits it offers its upper-tier Medallion elite members. The Atlanta-based carrier on Tuesday announced tweaks to a few of the perks travelers can select from upon reaching its Platinum and Diamond Medallion tiers. Most of the changes are positive, though there’s one benefit selection that…

Forgettable statement credits checklist: Maximize your cards

At TPG, we’re all about maximizing our credit cards. That includes maximizing all benefits provided by issuers, which include statement credits. Our monthly checklist highlights all the perks and benefits you should use every month. Whether you have one or several credit cards, having a checklist as a reminder is an excellent way to ensure…

Save with 1 search: How Skyscanner simplifies trip planning

When it’s time to plan a trip, I don’t want to get bogged down switching between tabs or bouncing around airline, hotel and car rental websites just to figure out what’s affordable. I also don’t love using online travel agencies I’ve never heard of, especially when it’s unclear what their extra fees or policies might…