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JetBlue wins Spirit’s LaGuardia slots, eyes historic Marine Air Terminal

JetBlue is already moving fast to fill a Spirit Airlines-sized void in Fort Laurderdale. Now, it appears the New York-based airline could be on the verge of doing the same at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). And it’s eyeing the budget airline’s former home in the historic Marine Air Terminal. JetBlue this week confirmed it won coveted […]

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America’s 250th birthday starts in Boston — here’s why the city is better than ever

A friend recently called me in a panic about summer vacation plans. Like so many families, work schedules mean she can’t always lock plans in advance. While she had reserved hotel rooms in Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland, she hadn’t yet booked the flights. Airfare, it turned out, was just too expensive and beyond her

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Emirates unveils a new economy seat feature designed to help you sleep better

From weighted eye masks to inflatable tray-table pillows, there are plenty of gadgets that you can buy to make those rigid economy seats more comfortable. But soon, Emirates passengers will no longer have to bring their own neck pillow. Emirates will roll out a new economy seat feature to help passengers sleep on long-haul flights,

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Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000-point bonus — all your questions answered

It has only happened a handful of times before, but Chase is offering new applicants the chance to earn the highest-ever welcome bonus on its popular Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). You can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. But don’t

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How I took a 2-day, all-inclusive weekend escape to the Florida Keys — and how you can, too

It’s no secret that most all-inclusive resorts require a passport — there are only a handful in the U.S. — and therefore require a bit more than a weekend to fully enjoy the experience. But Bungalows Key Largo requires only a quick, one-hour drive south from Miami and a willingness to unwind for 48 hours

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Get instant Hilton, Marriott and LHW hotel elite status with the Amex Platinum Card

The American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have enough benefits that it’s not surprising some fly under the radar. One major card perk that many cardmembers forget about is the ability to get complimentary elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors and Leading Hotels of the World’s Leaders Club

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Can former Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders qualify for the 100,000-point bonus? Here’s what we’re seeing

Houston, we may have a potential development in who can qualify for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) welcome offer of 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Last week, TPG editor-in-chief Nick Ewen shared that he unexpectedly qualified for the Chase Sapphire

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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: Which mid-tier favorite is right for you?

Whether you’re a rewards card beginner or an established points and miles expert, there could be room in your setup for two fantastic cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the American Express® Gold Card. But if you can only pick one, it can be hard to decide. The Sapphire Preferred

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Upgrade coming: American reveals next plane in line for new Flagship Suites

American Airlines’ new Flagship business-class suites are expanding to another set of its airplanes. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Monday confirmed it plans to install the suites — which are complete with sliding privacy doors — on its fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners. It’ll be a nice upgrade for the business-class cabin on those jets.

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