Hyatt Vacation Club offer for 3,000 points per night

Sometimes, you need a bit more space than a hotel room can provide. Hyatt Vacation Club properties may be perfect for these stays due to their family-friendly, residential-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and separate living and dining spaces. Hyatt currently offers 21 Hyatt Vacation Club properties, including five in Florida, four in Colorado, one…

Amex’s latest Centurion Lounge is now open in Salt Lake City

American Express is bringing its airport lounge empire to yet another airport. On Tuesday, the issuer officially opened its long-awaited outpost at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The good news is that this latest addition is bound to be a hit with travelers. It introduces two standout features — a year-round terrace and an…

8 ways to get the most from the Amex Business Platinum

Once you’ve gotten The Business Platinum Card® from American Express in the mail, your work to unlock its lucrative benefits has just begun. That’s because you’ll need to enroll for many of the Amex Business Platinum’s benefits and make important selections to ensure you’re getting the most out of its card’s $895 annual fee (see…

American adds 4 new routes, bolsters service to Delta hub

I’m definitely not the only airline nerd paying attention to the route changes airlines (quietly) file each weekend. Last weekend, Delta Air Lines added a new nonstop flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Now, possibly in response to that, American Airlines added more flights to one of Delta’s key hubs….

Southwest Airlines unveils a new debit card that earns points

These days, debit cards that earn airline points or miles are few and far between. But Southwest Airlines is giving it a shot. The airline on Tuesday announced a brand-new, cobranded Rapid Rewards debit card that will allow members to earn points on everyday spending — with no credit check required. While it lacks many…