If you’ve been interested in rewards credit cards for any length of time, you may be familiar with the World Elite Mastercard and World Legend Mastercard designations, the latter of which launched just last year. They might just seem like fancy naming conventions at first glance, but in practice, there are important differences between the…

One of the ways the Atmos Rewards program stands apart from most other airline loyalty programs is that it lets its members choose how they earn redeemable points and status points. Here’s what you should know when choosing how to earn with Atmos Rewards. Earning with Atmos Rewards Through the end of 2026, Atmos Rewards…

Solo travel has many perks. Even this writer — who loves traveling with friends and family — saw the appeal during my first European solo trip earlier this year. However, traveling alone can also feel daunting because you’re responsible for everything, including your own safety. Not to worry; our globetrotting team at TPG has your…

When choosing a cobranded airline card, it’s natural to focus on the airlines you fly most often. After all, benefits like free checked bags, priority boarding and a faster path to elite status are usually most valuable when you’re loyal to that airline. But, I often encourage people to think beyond a card’s airline or…

United did it first. Delta followed. And then came JetBlue. Suddenly, everywhere travelers look, new types of “basic” tickets are popping up. And we’re not just talking about the cheapest, bare-bones fares in coach, which have been around for years. We’re talking about the growing number of U.S. carriers that now offer “unbundled” tickets even…

Air France is growing its U.S. map, including with a tribute to the late singer Dolly Parton. The SkyTeam Alliance carrier will land at San Diego International Airport (SAN) on May 3, 2027. It will come to Nashville International Airport (BNA) on May 14, Air France said Thursday. Flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)…

If you’ve been banking with the same institution for years, you’ve probably stopped noticing all the ways they’re quietly charging you. Monthly maintenance fees, out-of-network ATM charges and overdraft penalties that turn a $2 mistake into a $35 hit have become part of the cost of doing business with traditional banks, even though they shouldn’t…

American Airlines now plans to put Starlink Wi-Fi on way more planes than it had previously announced. Each of American’s Airbus and Boeing jets are now slated to get the high-speed on-board internet, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced Thursday. That’s more than double the number of aircraft that had previously been in line for a…

I had forgotten how much I loved learning about the Greeks. Our guide, Natale, is leading us through the spectacular ruins of ancient Syracuse — the famed Greek city state along the southeastern coast of Sicily — regaling us with tales of its riches and power. It was, as he notes, so wealthy and strong…

Amex is coming in big today with not one, but four Centurion Lounge updates spanning airports in the U.S. and the U.K. In fact, Amex is calling this its largest Centurion Lounge network expansion — ever. The only piece of news that’s a bit of a bummer amid all the good news is that Amex…