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…

Wells Fargo Rewards adds JetBlue TrueBlue as a 1:1 transfer partner

The Wells Fargo Rewards program has just added JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program as its latest 1:1 transfer partner. That alone is useful for JetBlue travelers, but it also lands at an opportune moment. With the new JetBlue-United Airlines Blue Sky partnership now live, TrueBlue members can redeem their points for select United flights as well….

Alaska Airlines cuts combined 9 routes in San Francisco, LA

Alaska Airlines is doubling down on its fast-growing hubs in San Diego and Portland, Oregon — where last week it revealed a dozen new destinations. But it’s not good news everywhere. To free up planes for the airline’s latest 13-route expansion, the carrier is pulling back a bit in California’s two largest cities. Over the…