Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass, which allows you to bring a friend for nearly free (you have to pay the taxes and fees) on unlimited flights, is one of the most valuable assets in the world of points and miles. It typically takes a lot of Southwest flights and/or credit card spending to nab one of…

American Airlines will expand its international offerings from New York this summer. The Oneworld alliance carrier will add daily service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) on Aug. 5, and thrice-weekly service to Calgary International Airport (YYC) on Aug. 6, schedule data from aviation…

You have many options for redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points. But typically, you can get the most value by transferring them to one of the program’s 10 airline or three hotel loyalty program partners. One of the best Chase transfer partners for reaping the most value from your points is World of Hyatt. Here’s what…

Many credit card issuers are building out their slates of unique and exclusive cardholder experiences as they duke it out for the most premium customers. The formula seems to be: Top-tier access equals top-tier customers willing to shell out top dollar in annual fees for perks-rich cards. Lately, we’ve seen card issuers offer their top…

Delta Air Lines is adding two new summertime destinations to its repertoire for 2026. One is a popular coastal spot for vacationers. Another is known for its mountains, food and craft beer. Starting on June 13, the Atlanta-based carrier will begin new nonstop service from its Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) hub to Halifax Stanfield…

Packing for a cruise can be complicated, especially for first-timers who aren’t 100% sure what to expect. The task is made even more stressful because you can’t run to the nearest shopping mall to pick up something you forgot when you’re sailing in the middle of the ocean. What you need is a cruise packing…

Most travelers don’t get excited about the prospects of boarding a regional jet for their flight. But if you find yourself on one of United Airlines’ smaller planes, there’s reason to be a little less apprehensive: Fast, free on-board internet. The Chicago-based carrier on Monday announced it had completed Starlink Wi-Fi installations on nearly all…

The time is here: Capital One’s new lounge access policies for Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Business cardholders have officially gone into effect. Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders can no longer bring guests into Capital One Lounges or Landings for free. Instead, each guest will cost…

A big upgrade is coming for a big airplane. Lufthansa on Friday confirmed details surrounding its plan to replace the outdated business-class cabins on its double-decker Airbus A380 jets. The retrofit will see the airline lose its current 2-2-2 configuration of business-class seats in favor of a 1-2-1 layout, bringing the fleet more in line…

For Barclays AAdvantage cardholders, the time has come. On April 24, Citi will officially transfer all existing Barclays AAdvantage cardholders to the equivalent Citi-issued AAdvantage card. Citi will be American Airlines AAdvantage’s exclusive credit card partner as of that date. Many TPG readers have long wondered what will happen to their AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World…