Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card review: Worth keeping year after year

You don’t have to be a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist to find ongoing value in the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees). The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless stands out in the Marriott card suite thanks to its solid lineup of perks, including an annual free night award (certain hotels have resort fees) and elite […]

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Delta ends JFK service to 3 cities, adds new route from Raleigh focus city

When fuel prices surged earlier this year, Delta Air Lines decided to put three routes from New York City on hiatus. The carrier halted service from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston, Memphis and St. Louis — with plans, at the time, to bring those flights back later this fall. It’s not happening.

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The complete guide to Chase Sapphire airport lounges — and how to get access

Airport lounges have quickly become one of the hottest battlegrounds among credit card issuers, and the competition is only getting more intense. Chase is making strides with its Chase Sapphire Lounges by The Club. But as you might expect, getting in requires holding the right credit card. Right now, nine Chase lounges are open across

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Are you eligible for the Citi Strata Elite’s 75,000-point welcome bonus?

The Citi Strata Eliteâ„  Card (see rates and fees) is Citi’s premium travel rewards card, offering strong earning rates, travel and lifestyle credits and access to Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners. If you’re thinking about adding it to your wallet, new Citi Strata Elite Card holders can currently earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000

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JetBlue reveals name for new first class, brings basic fares to more cabins

First-class is coming to JetBlue later this year. Within the next few months, the airline plans to debut domestic-style first-class recliners on many of its planes. Eventually, you’ll see those new seats on all JetBlue aircraft that don’t already have the airline’s high-end Mint cabin. JetBlue hasn’t said exactly when you’ll start seeing those first-class

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Marriott Bonvoy: The complete guide to points, elite status and more

Marriott Bonvoy has a broader global footprint than almost any other hotel loyalty program, with properties ranging from inexpensive roadside hotels and extended-stay brands to luxury resorts and overwater villas. That scale is a major reason the program remains useful despite dynamic award pricing and some overly complicated policies. Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and

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Value simplicity? Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is now the only card you need

As someone who has covered travel and loyalty programs — and everything tied to them, including credit cards — for over a decade, it’s safe to say I’ve become a go-to resource for my friends and family. I’ve fielded all kinds of questions from them as they make decisions around where to go and how

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Delta changes Starbucks-SkyMiles earnings again, bringing back 1 mile per dollar spent

Earning Delta Air Lines miles at Starbucks is about to get simpler — just like it used to be. Delta on Monday announced it’s shaking up its partnership with the coffee giant. Beginning on Aug. 5, SkyMiles members will earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all purchases at participating Starbucks locations. So if you

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