A guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum

Many of the best travel cards confer valuable benefits. For example, some cards provide hotel elite status while others offer travel statement credits. The American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer perhaps the most comprehensive benefits of any premium travel rewards cards. A key benefit is access to Amex […]

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Redemptions with Leading Hotels of the World require taxes and fees — here’s how to know how much you need to pay

Last month, American Express added a new transfer partner: The Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club loyalty program. You can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to your Leaders Club account at a 4:1 ratio. And while this may look like a less-than-rewarding option on paper, it actually may represent the single best

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From AirPods to Hokas: 6 back-to-school deals that are actually great for travel, too

Whether kids in your area have already returned to the classroom or are heading there imminently, back-to-school sales are in full swing. But here’s the thing about back-to-school sales: You don’t actually have to be a student to take advantage of them. This time of year can be a great opportunity to pick up those

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With Chase’s World of Hyatt transfer ratio changing for some cards, is now the best time to open a World of Hyatt card?

When Chase announced a refresh of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earlier this year, it started plenty of chatter among points and miles enthusiasts. One change in particular became a hot topic for both current and future cardholders: The coveted World of Hyatt 1:1 transfer ratio now had an expiration date.

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The best time to apply for these popular Capital One credit cards based on offer history

When you’re applying for a credit card, you may wonder: “How good is the welcome offer I’m applying for?” There’s no simple answer to this question, but knowing the previous offers a card has had can help you determine what a good welcome offer is. Getting any welcome offer is better than getting nothing at

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Amex Membership Rewards transfer partners: Redeem your points with airlines and hotels

American Express Membership Rewards points are a valuable transferable rewards currency that can be redeemed for flights and hotel stays through the American Express Travel portal, gift cards and at online merchants like Amazon and Dell. When redeeming your Amex points this way, you will typically get 0.5 to 1 cent per point. However, TPG

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American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028

American Airlines customers will soon have seatback screens — even in economy. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier will begin rolling out personal inflight entertainment displays on its narrowbody fleet in 2028, American said Tuesday. The airline aims to outfit its entire 876-strong fleet of mainline single-aisle aircraft with economy class screens by the early 2030s

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Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Venture Business: Which $95 card is right for you?

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture Business both charge a $95 annual fee and earn 2 miles per dollar spent on everyday purchases, making them remarkably similar at first glance. However, the two cards are best suited for different types of cardholders. The Venture Rewards is the better choice for

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