Deal alert: Get 2 or even 3 times more value from Southwest Rapid Rewards points

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards points have gone through some devaluations in the last several years, but the introduction of variability in the airline’s award pricing has continued to offer some sweet spots for bargain hunters. Today, Aug. 28, bargain hunters will undoubtedly find outsize value in Southwest Rapid Rewards points. That’s because the carrier just

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Ink Business Cash vs. Amex Blue Business Cash: Which no-annual-fee business card is better?

The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card are two no-annual-fee cards (see rates and fees for the Blue Business Cash) that take very different approaches to rewards. The Ink Business Cash offers elevated cash back in several business-friendly categories, while the Blue Business

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United’s Airbus A321XLR is about to make its (domestic) debut: Here are the routes

Who doesn’t like that new-plane smell? United Airlines travelers can look forward to the scent onboard its brand-new Airbus A321XLRs when they begin flying in September. Ahead of the new aircraft’s global debut in December, you can experience the new long-range narrowbody aircraft on some domestic service. United will christen the XLR on flights from

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Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card review: Top-tier perks for Delta flyers

The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card is a must-have for frequent Delta flyers. Perks include Delta Sky Club lounge access, complimentary checked bags and an annual companion certificate. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG’s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer. Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex: The

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Check your accounts — Amex offering elevated referral bonuses of up to 45,000 points for select cardmembers

If you’re a current holder of the American Express Platinum Card® or the American Express® Gold Card, you may want to check your accounts. Some of us here at TPG are seeing elevated referral bonuses — as high as 45,000 points. This can let you take home a large chunk of Membership Rewards points just

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Frontier makes it easier to earn top-tier elite status in 2027 but cuts earning rates for basic fares and noncardholders

Frontier Airlines has announced a host of changes to its Frontier Miles loyalty program that will make it easier to earn top-tier Elite Diamond status in 2027, as well as new and enhanced benefits for all elite members and bonus miles for cardholders. But there’s some unpleasant news for passengers who often book basic fares

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Bilt Rent Day (Sept. 1): Up to 100% Virgin transfer bonus, statement credit bonus and more

Bilt launches special promotions on or around the first of each month. For this upcoming Bilt Rent Day, members can enjoy a status-based transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red, a targeted statement credit redemption bonus for Bilt cardholders and several types of neighborhood experiences. As on previous Rent Days, Bilt cardholders

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